"Kindness, creativity and the healing power of art are at the heart of this beautiful picture book that sees a little boy coax a troll from his cave."
The Boy, the Troll and the Chalk sees Anne Booth’s stirring story of empathy, imagination and new-found friendship elegantly augmented by David Litchfield's illustrations — his use of scale, perspective and colour packs poignant punch.
Everyone knew of the “big fierce troll” who lived in a dark cave and growled to be left alone, which is exactly what everyone did, until one little boy draws a flower at the mouth of the cave, leaving a single petal to be completed, along with a single piece of chalk.
The next day, the boy sees his drawing has been finished, and so begins a back-and-forth relationship between the boy, the troll and pieces of chalk until the boy realises, “You’re a boy — just like me”. And soon a wonderful world of colour, light and love is created through the power of kindness and collaborative art.
Taking its cue from art therapy, The Boy, the Troll and the Chalk is a beautiful book that will surely inspire many a little one to find themselves — and, quite possibly, new friends — through the magic of making art together.
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A sweet story which shows the power of kindness and imagination in the face of difficult emotions with beautiful illustrations from award-winning artist David Litchfield, which really help to tell the story.
One boy cannot turn his back on the 'troll' as all the other children play in the playground. One day the boy takes his chalks to the cave and draws a flower with a missing petal. On his return the next day the petal has been drawn and the flower is complete. Day after day the boy returns to the cave and the troll finishes the boys drawings. Then one day they each draw a portrait, showing a boy holding hands with a scary troll. "But you're not a troll," says the boy. "You're a boy - just like me."
The boys draw together and soon all the other children join in too. Everyone forgets there was a troll in the cave and join in the fun together.... Read Full Review
