THE GIRL AND THE ROBOT HEART BY NEAL HOSKINS
Illustrated by Monika Vaicenaviciene
Hardback published by Thames and Hudson 24th October 2024
ISBN 9780500652893
Pages 48
For 4-8 years
On Christmas Eve in a quiet little town, a tiny robot whispers to a girl, ‘What’s inside a heart?’
MY REVIEW
All children love stories about robots, but this is a very special beautiful bedtime story. Christmas Eve A robot whispers to a little girl What’s inside a human heart? The little girl tells stories to the robot. Then Christmas morning there’s something special under the family Christmas tree for this little girl. This book would be lovely for any child to read Christmas Eve. The illustrations are absolutely stunning, children will stare at them for a long time studying everything on the pages. All schools this such an adorable book it’s a must for the school library. I am always interested in what inspired an author to write their book, and Neal Hoskins, tells children where do stories come from? With graceful storytelling by Neal Hoskins, and exquisite artwork by award-winning illustrator Monika Vaicenaviciene, The Girl and The Robot Heart is a beautiful exploration of what makes us human.
About Neal Hoskins
Neal Hoskins works in publishing. He has an MA in creative writing from Bath Spa University and his fictions have appeared in Stinging Fly, Ambit, 14 and Shearsman magazine.His work has been long-listed for the National Poetry Competition. This is his first picture book. You can find author Neal Hoskins https://www.instagram.com/wingedchariot
About Monika Vaicenaviciene
Monika Vaicenaviciene is an award-winning illustrator and picture book creator from Lithuania. Her book What Is a River? was the winner of the 2018 World Illustration Awards, among others, and is published in fifteen languages. She has an MFA in visual communication from Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts, and Design, Stockholm. You can find Monica’s illustrations on https://www.instagram.com/monikavaicenaviciene
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