An uplifting story about the power of art, finding your voice, and telling your story even when you’re out of step with your peers from the #1 bestselling creators of Sofia Valdez, Future Prez and Ada Twist, Scientist!
Aaron Slater loves listening to stories and dreams of one day writing them himself. But when it comes to reading, the letters just look like squiggles to him, and it soon becomes clear he struggles more than his peers. When his teacher asks each child in the class to write a story, Aaron can’t get a single word down. He is sure his dream of being a storyteller is out of reach... until inspiration strikes, and Aaron finds a way to spin a tale in a way that is uniquely his.
This book is perfect for P1-3 but can be explored with all year groups. It will be particuarly relevant for dyslexic learners, and the typeface used "Dyslexie" is specifically designed for dyslexic readers.
Illustrations by David Roberts
Photograph © Andrea Beaty
Andrea Beaty is the best selling author of Iggy Peck, Architect; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Ada Twist, Scientist (which was adapted into a Netflix series); among other many other children’s titles. She is an advocate for STEM and her books have been read around the globe and in space on board the International Space Station. She lives just outside Chicago and ensures that her popular Questioneers books are supported by excellent resources via both her own and a dedicated Questioneers website.
David Roberts has illustrated in excess of 70 children’s books, including Iggy Peck, Architect; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Ada Twist, Scientist with Andrea Beaty. He has also worked with other best selling authors including Julia Donaldson and Chris Priestly. He lives in London where, when not drawing, he likes to make hats.