Synopses & Reviews
Angie, Ollie, Simona, Mario, and Eric are five fantastic friends, each of whom has an unusual ability. Disaster strikes on a day in the countryside, but by working together and combining their individual powers, the Fantastic Five save the day. Teemandshy;ing with Quentin Blakeandrsquo;s characteristic sense of fun and exuberant illustrations, The Five of Us is a powerful though subtle reminder that the world is a better place when we focus on what we can do rather than what we canandrsquo;t.
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andquot;The message about talents coming in all shapes and sizes (and from all sorts of people) is loud and clear.andquot;
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andquot;Blakeandrsquo;s line here is even looser and more energetic than usual, with every elementandmdash;from child to bird to bus to bystander to cheese-and-pickle sandwichandmdash;suffused with personality. A loving celebration of diversity and inclusiveness is slipped in without comment.andquot;
About the Author
Michael Rosen is an eminent writer, broadcaster, poet, and performer who has received many prestigious awards. His books with Candlewick include
Michael Rosens Sad Book, also illustrated by Quentin Blake;
Were Going on a Bear Hunt, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury;
This Is Our House and
Im Number One, both illustrated by Bob Graham;
Red Ted and the Lost Things, illustrated by Joel Stewart;
Tiny Little Fly, illustrated by Kevin Waldron; and
The Totally Wonderful Miss Plumberry, illustrated by Chinlun Lee. In 2007 he became the British Childrens Laureate. Michael Rosen lives in London.
Quentin Blake was the very first British Childrens Laureate. One of the worlds foremost illustrators, he has won numerous awards for his books and is best-known for his work with Roald Dahl. His books with Candlewick include Michael Rosens Sad Book, On Angel Wings by Michael Morpurgo, and The Rights of the Reader by Daniel Pennac. Quentin Blake lives in London.