My Beautiful Voice

A shy child learns to express themselves through poetry with the help of an extraordinary teacher in the moving, lyrical picture book "The Shy Child." Through beautiful illustrations, the book teaches children that everyone's voice can be powerful and beautiful, even if they are shy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2022
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd

A captivating and poetic picture book, "The Shy Child and the Magical Teacher" tells the story of a timid child who discovers the transformative power of poetry through the guidance of an extraordinary teacher. Written by the multi-award-winning poet and Waterstones Children's Laureate, Joseph Coelho, this heartwarming tale showcases the message that every child's voice holds immense strength and beauty, regardless of its size.

Illustrated by Allison Colpoys, whose stunning artwork fills every page, the story follows a child who is so shy that she cannot speak. Encouraged by an enchanting and magical teacher, the child embarks on a journey of self-discovery, writing a poem that is meant to be read aloud. With immense courage, she musters the strength to stand at the front of the class and share her poem with her classmates. To her surprise, her voice is beautiful, resonating with warmth and authenticity.

"The Shy Child and the Magical Teacher" serves as an ideal tool to foster empathy in young children and empower shy children to embrace their voices. Through its enchanting narrative and relatable characters, this beautiful story will captivate readers time and time again, reminding them of the power of self-expression and the importance of believing in oneself.

Weight: 188g
Dimension: 235 x 274 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780711248311
Edition number: Illustrated Edition