You're Safe With Me
By Author / Illustrator
Chitra Soundar, Poonam Mistry
Genre
Adventure
Age range(s)
5+
Publisher
Lantana Publishing
ISBN
9781911373292
Format
Hardback
Published
01-04-2018
Synopsis
When the moon rises high and the stars twinkle, it is bedtime for the baby animals of the Indian forest. But tonight, when the skies turn dark and the night grows stormy, the little ones can't sleep. SWISH-SWISH! CRACK-TRACK! FLASH-SNAP! goes the storm. Only Mama Elephant with her words of wisdom can reassure them. \"You're safe with me.\" A modern fable that reads like a folktale, this beautifully illustrated tale of motherly love is a perfect bedtime story.
Reviews
Louise
Through the amazing illustration of Poonam Mistry a story of childhood fears unfolds. From lightening to clouds to frogs croaking, the little animals' fear is put to rest as Mama Elephant explains the noises and sights as nothing to be frightened of but that they all have their purpose in nature. It is however the power of the illustrations that really captures the reader. Each page stops you in your tracks, draws you in to take a closer look, to interpret every detail, every fear and then to see the picture as a whole and see all its wonder and beauty. The simple questioning and storytelling compliments the intricacies of the illustrations perfectly, creating a balance between the visual and the oral power of storytelling. Adults and children alike will not fail to be mesmerised and captivated by this book and most importantly, children will be reassured as this is ultimately a book about trust, safety and security. Picture book / Ages 4+ / Reviewed by Louise Gahan, teacher.
Suggested Reading Age 5+