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Kiki and Bobo’s Sunny Day

by Yasmeen Ismail

Interest age: 3 to 5

Published by Walker Books, 2017

  • Interactive
  • Picture books

About this book

Kiki and Bobo have decided to go to the seaside for the day – well, Kiki has decided that. Bobo isn’t as keen on the idea. Kiki is really excited to swim in the sea, but not Bobo. When they’re at the beach, Bobo keeps trying to put off swimming, but Kiki is too excited, and he finally has to admit that he’s scared. Kiki is quick to reassure him and offer her assistance, and soon the two are enjoying the sea.

This is a lovely book with bright, welcoming illustrations and clear text, with the addition of very clever lift-the-flaps on every page. It’s the perfect read for those about to go on holiday, and particularly to address the fear of swimming. Kiki and Bobo are a delightful pair, and will make you look forward to their next outing!

About the author

Yasmeen Ismail is an Irish writer and illustrator living in Bristol, making children's picture books. As much as she would like to just dash off a book, it has to have some worth. So she's compelled to write and draw to try, just a little bit, to make a tiny difference. She wants her stories to uplift everyone who reads them.

Yasmeen enjoys celebrating differences and giving her characters the confidence to be who they want to be, regardless of expectations. She says 'I have to keep in mind that whatever I create is going into the hands of a small child, and as such I have a responsibility to that little person. We all have a responsibility to them. And we should take that seriously.' Yasmeen writes and illustrates most of her books.

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