A lyrical and uplifting picture book story about the impact the departure of a dad has on a young boy called Shingai, written by award-winning Zimbabwean poet Blessing Musariri and beautifully illustrated by British artist Maisie Paradise Shearring.

Shingai's father has gone and Shingai and his mum are all alone and feeling lost. Shingai can't contain the whirlwind inside any more. He needs to let his feelings out.

A stunning story, beautifully illustrated, about the complex range of emotions a child experiences when a parent leaves, told from the perspective of a young boy. An important book about overcoming sadness with hope, love and empathy, that will help children understand their feelings . . . and ultimately help them find a way forward.

A captivating and lyrical story about a child dealing with the sudden loss and absence of a parent, beautifully illustrated for children - a must-read picture book!

About the Author

Blessing Musariri thought she might grow up and be a lawyer but she was born a chatterbox, a voracious reader and a compulsive keeper of journals. She became a writer. Blessing has published various titles for children since her first picture book, 'Rufaro's Day' (Longman 2001). She also writes YA fiction, poetry, radio and screenplays. Blessing believes that children deserve books that are beautiful, honest, fun and that help us discover ourselves in the stories of others.

Maisie Paradise Shearring is an illustrator and author based in Hull. She loves making books, drawing from observation, and inventing characters in her sketchbooks. In April 2015, Maisie won the International Award for Illustration at Bologna Children's Book Fair. Maisie's books include 'Anna and Otis', 'I'm Actually Really-Grown Up Now', 'The Girl Who Noticed Everything', and 'The Boy Who Loved Everyone', which won the Little Rebels award in 2020 and a Christopher Award in 2022.

Book Information
ISBN 9780008658724
Author Blessing Musariri
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Kumusha Books
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 220g
Dimensions(mm) 275mm * 245mm * 2mm