The Smile by Marie Voigt
KINDNESS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD A beautiful and lyrical story inspired by the concept of 'paying it forward', where beneficiaries of a good deed repay it to another person. It all starts with a baby's smile that brings so much joy that it sets in motion a chain of kindness that spreads around the world, connecting families and strangers alike. BL Celebrating the connections between different people around the world. BL Beautiful, golden illustrations infused with warmth and kindness. BL Shows the many forms that kindness can take and the big difference it can make.
*Shortlisted for the Sheffield Children's Book Award 2023*
"This is the sweetest book about the joy of a smile.. We love the exquisite artistry in this book - the drawings are so sweet and heart-warming that they bring a smile to your face just to look at them." * Mini Travellers *
"There are smiles all round in a beautiful and thoughtful picture book from talented author and illustrator Marie Voigt...Differences are forgotten and people come together as Voigt uses her warm and wise narrative voice, and a gallery of star-dusted, inclusive illustrations, to convey resonant messages about the positive effects of caring, kindness... and smiles!" * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post *
"This is the sweetest book about the joy of a smile.. We love the exquisite artistry in this book - the drawings are so sweet and heart-warming that they bring a smile to your face just to look at them." * Mini Travellers *
"There are smiles all round in a beautiful and thoughtful picture book from talented author and illustrator Marie Voigt...Differences are forgotten and people come together as Voigt uses her warm and wise narrative voice, and a gallery of star-dusted, inclusive illustrations, to convey resonant messages about the positive effects of caring, kindness... and smiles!" * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post *
Marie Voigt is an exceptional picture book talent. Marie's debut Red and the Citywas shortlisted for the prestigious international Klaus Flugge Prize 2019 and her books have already been translated into 15 languages! Marie holds degrees in Media Technology and Marketing and had a successful career in TV, branding and graphic design before realising that making picture books allows her to combine all her passions and skills in the most fulfilling way. With her work, Marie hopes to delight and inspire so that she may have a small impact on helping make our world that little bit brighter and happier.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780192766892 |
| ISBN 10 | 0192766899 |
| Title | The Smile |
| Author | Marie Voigt |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2022-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |