Almondine is the name of a teeny-weeny girl born from an almond tree. The book series revolves around her and her young adoptive mother and friend, Alma.
Illustrated on almost every page, the story's overarching themes of friendship, family relationships and love of nature aim to engage primarily primary school readers.
Reviews
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“An absolute delight! I was entranced by Almondine, and so was my six-year-old granddaughter.”
(Julia Blackburn, author)
“Absolutely charming and engaging.”
(Geoff Dunbar, animation director and Palme d’Or Winner)
“This entrancing Almondine series is a page-turner. Full of imaginative twists, turns, excitement, and surprises, these stories will keep children wanting more.”
(Alys Kihl, artistic director, Wonderful Beast Theatre Company)
“The combination of writing and drawing is excellent, and so is the abundant use of very well-executed illustrations.
The books look very good and pleasant to the touch. The prose is meticulous and well paced.”
(Giannalberto Bendazzi, film historian, journalist and critic)
“Full of beautiful lessons about friendship, growing up, freedom and more. Children will enjoy the magic in this book and will learn a lot about respecting others and their wishes.” (Andreea P - Reedsy Discovery literary critic)
“I just adore this series, and it's one to hand down through generations for families to love.” (Natalie Horman - All Books Great And Small)
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