‘A heartfelt picture book about celebrating individuality.‘
– The One and Only You
[ About The One and Only You ]
Take an incredible trip across space and time to discover just how special YOU are.
In this whole wide world of people and animals,
and plants and flowers,
and oceans and lakes,
and so, so many things,
there is only one YOU.
[ My Review ]
The One and Only You is written by Shane Hegarty and illustrated by Ben Mantle. Published today, March 27th, with Hodder Children’s Books it is described as a ‘new uplifting story about celebrating individuality, from this stellar picture-book duo’.
In the current climate, books that encourage children to be themselves are vital. With beautifully striking illustrations and very accessible words, Hegarty and Mantle have created a gorgeous children’s book that encourages and promotes individuality, helping smaller kids to realise how very special they are.
Packed full with colourful pictures of whales who sing songs across seas, of scurrying mice, buzzing insects, flitting fish and so much more, all are brought to life by the fabulous imagination of these two wonderful creators.
The One and Only You is a positivity-endorsing book that both children and their carers will adore. It’s strength is in the simplicity of its message, highlighting that there is nobody like YOU, YOU are special and it is so very important to always celebrate YOU.
Thank you to Plunkett PR for a copy of The One and Only You in exchange for my honest review.
[ Bio ]
Shane Hegarty has been shortlisted for an abundance of awards. His younger, middle grade title Boot was shortlisted for the Sainsbury’s Book Award, nominated for An Post Irish Book Awards and chosen as UNESCO Dublin City Of Literature Citywide Read. Darkmouth was nominated for the Waterstones Prize, An Post Irish Book Awards and the Bord Gáis Irish Book Awards. Before becoming a full-time writer, Shane Hegarty was a journalist and editor of The Irish Times and worked in radio and the music business. Shane lives in Skerries, County Dublin.
Ben Mantle is the illustrator of Shane Hegarty’s Boot, shortlisted for the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award. His picture book The Best Birthday Present Ever won the Dundee Picture Book Award and he has illustrated a number of iconic fiction covers such as Piers Torday’s The Lost Magician and Jenny McLachlan’s The Land of Roar. Ben studied Animation at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design before working as an animator. Since 2008, Ben has been working as a children’s book illustrator and also produces screen prints and digital artwork to exhibit. Ben lives in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
