When You're A Boy

A powerful and moving exploration of what it means to be a boy from an exciting new author-illustrator talent.

When you're a boy
you are told how to be
like the white-roaring oceans.
But I've learned
the fierceness of flowers
the glory of colour
and the beauty of dreaming.

Wander through forests, cross rivers and climb mountains in this powerful and moving exploration of what it means to be a boy.

'A great book to initiate thought-provoking discussion'. - The West Australian


'A beautifully told story'. - Good Reading
'A very powerful and moving exploration of what it means to be a boy'. - Your Kids Next Read
'Lovely for families to share, to ponder over and to reflect on together'. - A Word About Books
'Stunning. Highly recommended'. - Kids Book Review
'With bold strokes and muted hues, a complete immersion in the here and now is powerfully conveyed'. - Reading Time

Blake Nuto is a writer and illustrator living in lutruwita Tasmania. He currently shares his time between creating, teaching and growing-up alongside his three uncontainable children. His first two books have received international publication, translation and nomination. This is his first self-illustrated work and it was shortlisted for the CBCA New Illustrator Award. He is still learning many things.

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