Fiona West – illustratör

A little girl helps her neighbourhood connect with each other in thistouching story about friendship, inclusion and sharing.Do you ever feel like you can see the whole world, but no one can seeyou? Hidden amongst the leaves of a fig tree, a young girl watches as thepeople in her street busily go about their day, disappearing into their homesor cars without looking up. She tries to get the neighbours’ attention as shemoves through the branches, but no one notices. As the girl watches herneighbours, she wonders how she can get them to see her – and everyone elsearound them. A plan begins to form, involving generosity, kindness, and a lotof figs …Hidden is a heart-warming story which shows how one child’s idea has the powerto build relationships and bring a whole community together. In a time whenmany people feel disconnected and isolated, this story is an important reminderthat everyone – young and old – deserves to be seen, included and feel a senseof belonging in their community. Full of hope and heart, Hidden is the perfect way to introducelittle readers to the importance of sharing and treating everyone withkindness.