About the Author:
* Chris Riddell is a prolific writer and illustrator whose work is familiar to both children and adults. He has won the prestigious CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal three times. His work includes the Goth Girl series, the Ottoline series, and the picture books The Emperor of Absurdia and Alienography. In addition to his children's books, Chris is a renowned political cartoonist whose work appears in The Observer, The Literary Review, and The New Statesman. He lives in Brighton, England with his wife and has three grown-up children. Chris has recently become an Ambassador for Amnesty International UK.
* Amnesty International is the world's largest human right's organization, with over 8 million supporters worldwide. They work to protect men, women, and children wherever justice, freedom, truth, and dignity are denied. They investigate and expose abuses, educate and mobilize the public, and help transform societies to create a safer, more just world. An internationally esteemed organization, Amnesty International has received the Nobel Peace Prize for its life-saving work.
Review:
This is a lovely book and I love Chris' illustrations. They're a great way of sparking conversations with children about things that really matter. Talking about human rights at any age is good for us and the society we live in. (Sue Palmer, literacy expert and author of Toxic Childhood: how the modern world is damaging our children... and what we can do about it) A thought-provoking stocking filler. (The Guardian); It would be hard to find anybody, young or old, not enchanted by this pocket-sized book. (Booktrust); This was a really interesting book to share with my sons and it provided talking points that I wouldn't necessarily have known where to begin - if it were not for the short prompts from this book. I think it's one we will return to again as the boys' knowledge and understanding of the world grows. I would recommend it for all ages, you can never be too young to understand your human rights. (monkeekate-from-taunton - Toppsta Review) This book is perfect for us as a talking point for children's rights. It is very short with a BIG message and features the 16 freedoms that keep us safe. My children loved the dog representing Safety and the polar bear for Togetherness. My children had no idea who Amnesty International were so again it served as a springboard to discuss their work too. (gayleymoo-glasgow - Toppsta Review) Can't decide which of @chrisriddell50's illustrations in My Little Book of Big Freedoms I like best. Each gentle and powerful at once. (Joanna Sholem @BookJo); Fantastic, important book for kids by Chris Riddell & @AmnestyUK Already a favourite in our house(& not only for me!) (CaoilfhionnGallagher @caoilfhionnanna)
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