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Jeanne Willis lives in London. Her many books have won the Silver Medal Smarties Prize, the Nasen Special Needs Award, the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the Red House Children's Book Award. Brian Fitzgerald is an Irish illustrator who lives and works in Dn Laoghaire. He won the Bologna Fair International Silent Book Competition in 2014.
‘It’s a treat to read aloud, and illustrator Brian Fitzgerald has great fun depicting Albie’s different outfits and changing moods. Tucked in amongst the fun, there are gentle messages about identity and choice too. This is bound to be a huge favourite with children.’ Books for Keeps;'With a clever surprise ending this is a wonderful, vibrant, and silly story with an important message about having the confidence to be ourselves, always.'Armadillo;‘This laugh-out-loud rhyming story blends funny, powerful and highly-engaging themes of empowerment, roles and sharing with hilariously bold illustrations. At school it’s a great choice to share with EYFS classes. At home, it may well be your next smash-hit bedtime read!’ School Reading List;‘Jeanne Willis’s text is huge fun to read aloud and Brian Fitzgerald’s entertaining scenes of Albie’s ever changing gear and his various fashion fiascos in his search for his true self are sure to appeal to young listeners. I suspect this will become a story time favourite.’ Red Reading Hub;
