We all have a favourite character in a book who
inspires us to be a better person.
Willow the armadillo has always dreamed of being
that person. The hero who saves the day, to be the star in her very own picture
book.
An
avid reader, Willow thinks she knows what it takes to be the star.
Enrolling in
classes at the Picture Book Academy she learns new skills under the legendary
Madame Tigress.
However,
being the star is hard work and is not as easy as it looks. Willow successfully
graduates from the academy, but her friends are more successful than her. What
is she doing wrong?
Willow
tries to be what other people want her to be. Attending the picture book
auditions, Willow has high hopes, but they leave her feeling disheartened. She
tries out for everything from being the bedtime hero to reimagining her image
to be Arma Dynamo.
With
each rejection, Willow’s dreams seem to be further out of reach and
unachievable.
Feeling
low, Willow retreats to the one place she feels is her sanctuary, the local
library. Surrounded by shelves displaying picture book covers featuring her
successful classmates does nothing to make her feel more positive.
Settling
in to read, the library lights suddenly go out and everyone is scared, except for
Willow. Tucked into her pocket is her trusty flashlight. Will Willow finally be
the hero who saves the day or will she make a surprise discovery and be true to
herself?
Author
Marilou Reeder allows us to make mistakes when striving for success. Daring to dream is not only brave but it is
something we all do. It gives us hope, direction and inspires us to discover
ourselves. This feel good story celebrates passion, dreams and success.
Title: Willow The Armadillo
Author:
Marilou
Reeder
Illustrator: Dave Mottram
Publisher: Abrams Books, $21.99
Publication
Date: 28
April 2020
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781419741050
For
ages: 4 - 6
Type: Picture Books
