Synopses & Reviews
A beautiful life-affirming picture book by award-winning team Jeanne Willis and Tony RossMayfly might have only one day to live, but she enjoys every moment by observing all the wonderful life teeming around her and rejoicing in her own. As she soars over the sky at dawn she bathes in the golden light, and she dances to the music of the universe. Throughout the day she sees a multitude of glorious things, including flowers blooming, a summer's rain, children playing on a lawn, and a sky filled with rainbows. With illustrations that are whimsicle and bright, Mayfly teaches children and adults alike to cherish the gift of being alive each day.
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"The creative partnership of Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross has produced another gem to dazzle us." —Bookseller
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"A poetic, life-affirming story about a mayfly, and how she enjoys every moment of her single day of life, from a Smarties Prize-winning team." —Publishing News
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"A touching story with lovely pastel illustrations." —Bookloons
Synopsis
Mayfly might have only one day to live, but she enjoys every moment, observing all the life around her, and rejoicing in her own. As she soars over the sky at dawn she bathes in the golden light, and she dances to the music of the universe.
From the Hardcover edition.
About the Author
JEANNE WILLIS is one of the most successful children's picture book authors. She also writes for television and video companies, and has two children. Amongst her many other prize-winning books, she has written
Who's in the Loo? which was shortlisted for the Nottingham Children's Book Award, won the Red House Picture Book Award and was the overall winner at the Sheffield Children's Book Award.
TONY ROSS has illustrated over 800 books, which are published all over the world. Dr Xargle's Book of Earth Tiggers was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and Tadpole's Promise won the Silver medal in the Smarties Prize 2003. He was the British choice for the Andersen Medal 2004. The Nanny Goat's Kid was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2010. A major animated series of Tony Ross's Little Princess is currently showing on Channel 5's Milkshake. He lives in Oxfordshire.