A CHILD’S EYE VIEW OF LIFE
Artist Nick Solonair uses his unique art work style, called Puzzlefaunism, to illustrate this glorious book. Put simply, the technique involves the free placement of animal symbols, in effect in an animated form, which is why the book “deserves to become a treasure of childhood literature”.
Nick often reflects on how children address the question, “Who do I want to be when I grow up?” The message in Little Tommy is that anyone can be whatever they want to be. All of us have the power to discover our talents, uncover our potential or follow our dreams in Sport, Music, the Arts or wherever our strengths happen to lie. The book also encourages readers to search for adventures in harmony with nature and to look after this beautiful planet called Earth.
So, what inspired Nick to write Little Tommy and the Kingdom of Clouds?
“When I was 6 years old my brother took me to the park to play football. My father then surprised us with a present of a new blue bicycle, which we rode with joy all day, and surprised us again by saying, “Boys, I have tickets for the football match in the stadium, would you like to come with me?” Excitedly we jumped with joy, Yes! Yes! Yes!
As we were not allowed to take our bicycle into the stadium, we left it next to a tree and, after the game, to our horror the bicycle was gone. That night I cried myself to sleep, dreaming about my new bike; so, to cheer us up, the next morning our father took us fishing by the river. Surprise! Surprise! A little boy on the riverbank was painting our bicycle red. When he saw us, he ran away so “Fliker” our new bike returned to us and became our friend again.”
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CLOUD MAGIC
It’s not often you find a children’s book told completely in verse, with stunning illustrations that tell the story in a vibrant visual way. Thankfully, the two-volume ‘Little Tommy and the Kingdom of Clouds’ , is that book and as such deserves to become a treasure of childhood literature.
The books outline in a unique and original way the adventures of Little Tommy, a small boy who, thanks to a magical ring he finds, is whisked away to the enchanting Kingdom of Clouds. Here he befriends a whole host of animals with fantastic talents, particularly in sports and the arts.
The stories highlight the qualities of imagination, creativity, and hope as well as the importance of friendship and following your dreams. The passages in both volumes is reinforced by the superlative illustrations of Ukraine artist, Nick Solonair, which I am sure both children and adults will love.
The whole story takes the reader on a thrilling journey into someone else’s world…across the Rainbow Staircase to the magical Kingdom of Clouds. So why not join Little Tommy on that journey and take a peek at his amazing adventures?
Reviewed by Agnes Meadows
Why not buy a copy of Little Tommy and the Kingdom of Clouds Adventure in Sports and the Arts, Book 2 by author Nick Solonair?
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Check on the links to see the artwork for Little Tommy & The Kingdom of Clouds (Crossing the Rainbow Bridge, Book 1)
Little Tommy Art Page 1 Picture
