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My Little Book of Big Freedoms The Human Rights Act in Pictures (Illustrated By Chris Riddell)

Keynote A classic picture-book edition of My Little Book of Big Freedoms illustrated by Waterstones Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell, published in partnership with Amnesty International UK.

Description A classic picture-book edition of My Little Book of Big Freedoms illustrated by Publication date Thursday, June 22, the former Waterstones Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell, published in 2017 partnership with Amnesty International UK. Price £9.99 ISBN-13 9781780555065 We all want a good life, to have fun, to be safe, happy and fulfilled. For this to happen, we need to look after each other and stand up for the basic human rights that we often take CBMC B5M79 for granted. This book features 16 different freedoms, each accompanied by beautiful Age 5-7 years illustrations. It shows why our human rights are so important – they help to keep us safe. Every day. Subject Non-fiction Type Featuring a stunning new cover and full-colour artwork for the first time. Character Non-character Tie In Non Tie-in Sales Points Binding Hardback This picture-book edition of My Little Book of Big Freedoms, illustrated by Chris Riddell, Format 178 x 178 mm will inspire everyone, young and old. Published in partnership with Amnesty International UK Extent 40 pages Featuring 16 different freedoms, each accompanied by beautiful illustrations, this book Word Count is a wonderful way of introducing important human rights values to children and Territorial Rights World encouraging discussion With a stunning new cover, Riddell has brought the artwork to life with the addition of colour for the first time Each illustration is accompanied by is a simplified text from the Human Rights Act This new edition will be accompanied by new downloadable resources and fun activities for children, parents and teachers

Reviews 'Thought-provoking' - 'It would be hard to find anybody, young or old, not enchanted by this pocket-sized book' - BookTrust Author Biography Chris Riddell (Author) Chris Riddell is a prolific writer and illustrator whose work is familiar to both children and adults. He is known especially for his distinctive line drawings with their clever caricature, fascinating detail and often enchanting fantasy elements. He has won the prestigious CILIP Medal three times. Riddell and also won the 2016 CLiPPA award for A Great Big Cuddle in 2016. His work includes the Goth Girl series, the Ottoline series and the picture books The Emperor of Absurdia and Alienography. The first Goth Girl novel won the Costa Children's Book Award in 2013. He received the Hay Festival Medal for Illustration at the 2015 Hay Festival.

Michael O’Mara. In addition to his children's books, Chris is a renowned political cartoonist whose work appears in , The Literary Review and The New Statesman. He lives in www.mombooks.com with his wife and has three grown-up children. Chris has recently become an Ambassador for Amnesty International UK. Amnesty International (Author) Amnesty International is the world's largest human right's organisation, with over 8 million supporters worldwide. They work to protect men, women and children wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied. They investigate and expose abuses, educate and mobilise the public, and help transform societies to create a safer, more just world. An internationally esteemed organisation, Amnesty International has received the Nobel Peace Prize for its life-saving work.

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