Sunday, 8 June 2025

Me and You


Me and You
by Ellie Royce, illustrated by Penelope Pratley (Ford Street Publishing) HB RRP $27.95

ISBN 9781922696502

Reviewed by Kylie Buckley

Me and You is a sweet picture book for an early childhood audience that celebrates the special bond between grandchildren and grandparents.

The narrative is told with alternating perspectives from the grandchild and grandparent. The young child’s voice is in blue text while the grandparent's voice appears in black text. In the beginning, the story highlights differences between the old and the young. Later, the book depicts many ‘me too’ moments, highlighting the similarities between them. Despite any similarities or differences, all their interactions show how much they love spending time together.

The illustrations have been created using pencil and watercolour and appear as a combination of single pages, double-page spreads as well as spot illustrations.

Me and You may be equally enjoyed in the home or the early years classroom.

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