Mirror

Two diverse cultures, countries and families are linked with warmth and charm in this two-in-one picture book.

This innovative picture book comprises two stories designed to be read simultaneously – one from the left, the other from the right. Page by page, we experience a day in the lives of two boys and their families – one from inner city Sydney, Australia and the other from a small, remote village in Morocco, North Africa. These worlds couldn’t be further apart, yet with the showing of the parallel lives of the two families, we see a simple truth. We see that in the context of strikingly different lifestyles, remotely different countries, landscapes, differences of clothing and all, the families are essentially the same. They care for each other, they need to belong, to be loved by their loved ones and be a part of their community. This simple truth is that even with all these differences we are all the same. We are the mirror of each other.

Innovative dual-book format, effectively communicating the way people’s experiences and values are shared, despite geographical and cultural differences
The essential story is conveyed wordlessly, while the short introduction and author’s note appear in both English and Arabic
A keystone in the vital bridge between people and cultures strange to us.

270 x 250mm, 48pp