Maddy Vian – illustratör

Two books in one. Enjoy them on their own, then read them side-by-side to see the full story.Belle and Grandpa are the best of friends. But Mum says Grandpa Jack can’t come to visit for a while, and everything is different.  Belle lives with her family in the city. Grandpa Jack lives alone in the snowy mountains. Being apart is hard – they miss each other more than anything. When a teddy bear from Grandpa Jack arrives to keep Belle safe, it means the whole world to her.  But Belle worries about her Grandpa. Will he be okay? And when will they be together again?  Opening the book reveals two books inside: one that follows Belle in the city, and another that shows us Grandpa Jack in the snowy mountains. The beautifully illustrated stories can be read on their own as well as side-by-side.  We’ll Be Together Again is a unique reading experience and a heart-warming story for anyone who knows how it feels to be separated from their loved ones.

Follow the heartwarming story of a new friendship in this innovative title, comprised of two books telling two different perspectives of the story of Joe and Mae!It's Joe's first day at a new school. It's big, scary and different. He misses his school, his old friends and his old life. Can't he just go back to the way things were? When Mae hears that there's a new kid starting school, she can't wait to meet him. Is this her chance to make a true friend? A New Friend is the next book in the One Book, Two Stories format. With this innovative format,two books, telling two different stories, are bound together. One book follows Joe on his first day at school, and the other shows Mae on her quest to make friends with the new kid. The stories can also be read side-by-side, as spreads from each book complement each other and are linked with corresponding page numbers. The final spread at the back of the book reveals a shared ending, in which Joe and Mae are united in the playground! This uplifting tale of overcoming fears and making new friends is the perfect gift for anyone struggling with new challenges, and the innovative format means kids can read the story again and again, each time in different ways!