Immi

This is an interesting story about friendship. The story is about a girl named Immi. She lives by herself in a frozen, white land with nobody else to talk to. She spends her time fishing and sometimes catches extra fish in the hope that she will have some visitors, but they never come. One day, Immi catches a beautiful wooden bird on the end of her fishing line. The bird is made up of striking colours and she is very excited to find something to brighten up her frozen, white world. Over the next few days, Immi finds many more colourful objects including a red flower, an orange starfish and a purple feather. She uses these to decorate her igloo and soon after, visitors begin to arrive. Immi enjoys sharing food and stories with her visitors who keep her company through the long, dark nights. The story ends with a small boy who lives on a beach; each day, the boy throws colourful objects into the ocean and wonders where they go. He doesn't realise what a difference they have made to Immie, worlds apart as they are from each other. The picture book can be used as a good way in to a discussion about friendships and morals with children in KS1; it may be a useful book for PSHE lessons to focus on relationships. There are also some beautiful illustrations which enhance the story. Picture book / Ages 5+ / Reviewed by Lucy Newton, teacher

Suggested Reading Age 3+