The six-year-old narrator of this well-told, sensitive story sings his funny made-up rhyme to his little brother and they both think he is the best singer in the world. When he is chosen to perform as a mole in his school spring concert, he discovers that he can only sing to a small audience. He becomes more and more afraid. His little brother helps him face his fears and he bravely amazes his audience, with his little brother by his side. Soft-focus, warm pencil drawings capture the boy’s fear and triumph. mjw
Title: The Best Singer In The World Author: Ulf Nilsson Illustrator: Eva Eriksson Publisher: Gecko Press Copyright: 2012 Original language: Swedish Translator: Julia Marshall Original title: Ensam mullvad på en scen Original publisher: Bonnier Carlsen Bokförlag Original copyright: 2012 ISBN: 978-1877579127 Hardcover pages: 40 Age range: 5 up Genre: Picture book Author’s residence: Sweden Illustrator’s residence: Sweden Awards: Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, August Prize (Illustrator) Subjects: Bravery, Children’s stories, Europe, Northern Europe, Singing, Stage fright |