We're Going Places

The second children’s book from the wonderful illustrator John Broadley, working with Booker-shortlisted novelist Mick Jackson, following their glorious debut While You’re Sleeping.
The second children’s book from the wonderful illustrator John Broadley, working with Booker-shortlisted novelist Mick Jackson, following their glorious debut picture book While You’re Sleeping.

Mick Jackson’s poetic prose and John Broadley’s detailed and unique illustrations make this a special book to read again and again, and treasure for years to come. Beautifully illustrated in a limited colour palette, the winding, lyrical text follows a child’s growth through travel – from crawling to walking, skating to biking and then on to trains, boats and planes. It also looks at the 'journey of life', how children grow and develop, how they choose their own routes through life, and make lasting memories as they go. Starting with the first time a baby comes home with its parents and ending with a grandparent reflecting on their life, it's a beautiful evocation of the journeys we all take through our lives.

“'This is a beautiful picture book - in the style of richly patterned woodcuts - about the journeys of a lifetime'”

-- The Sunday Times

'Highly unusual and engrossing ... There’s such wealth of pattern, texture and stories aplenty at each page turn, this is a book to return to over and over with new understanding and perhaps different questions emerging from each read'

-- Books for Keeps

'Captivating and mesmeric… this book challenges children to think about what they want to do with their lives, and dream about what they want to achieve ... highly recommended for KS1 and lower KS2'

-- School Reading List

'Cleverly intertwined, the lyrical text takes readers on a journey of discovery ... The detailed and unique illustrations offer readers new viewpoints and perspectives, causing memories to re-focus or history to come to life. Having read both books by this incredible duo, I have no doubt there will be more to come. These books are sure to be enjoyed by all ages and will be treasured parts of my own collection for years to come. Beautiful and thought provoking'

-- My Shelves are Ful

'After their terrific debut ... author Mick Jackson and illustrator John Broadley pair up again and the result is another exciting, engrossing book ... Assuredly this is a book to return to over and over with the likelihood of new questions and fresh understanding emerging on each reading'

-- Red Reading Hub

'Cleverly intertwined, the lyrical text takes readers on a journey of discovery ... The detailed and unique illustrations offer readers new viewpoints and perspectives, causing memories to re-focus or history to come to life. Having read both books by this incredible duo, I have no doubt there will be more to come. These books are sure to be enjoyed by all ages and will be treasured parts of my own collection for years to come. Beautiful and thought provoking'

-- My Shelves are Full

'I love the illustrations, they each seem to be made up of unique patterns, and I love the colour pallet. This is a real ‘stand out’ book, and one which is as equally special to look at as it is to read'

-- Rosie's Library

'Mick writes this sweeping, expansive idea of journeys in beautiful lyrical text which flows effortlessly, weaving together all these different journeys to show how they fit into the journey of life. Illustrating this huge breadth of ideas perfectly is @john.broadley.77 who's instantly recognisable style is bold, dazzling and unique'

-- Teeny Readers

'Captivating and mesmeric'

-- School Reading List

'It has unique and intricate illustrations, almost retro in appearance, full of lines, dot and dashes in a beautifully muted colour palette ... It’s no wonder the first book was shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2021'

-- Raising Bookworms

'The beautiful, lyrical text from Mick Jackson is brought to life through the stunning illustrations of John Broadley. The limited colour palette of greens and pinks and the intricate details in the images make it one to pore over and for me provided a wonderful juxtaposition - evoking a timeless sense of the past whilst also feeling fresh and new ... This would make such a gorgeous gift for a new baby as they begin their journey through life. It would equally be a fantastic book to launch a Ks1 topic around Journeys'

-- Mrs Brown's Book Box

'Lyrical text takes us on a journey of life'

-- Armadillo magazine

'Stylishly illustrated ... Philosophical, reflective and the perfect stimulus for opening up deep conversations with little ones, it is a real joy to read'

-- Stories for Little Ones

Mick Jackson is an award-winning novelist and screenwriter from Lancashire, UK. His first novel was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. He has recently started writing for children.John Broadley has been active in illustration and small press publishing since the mid 1990s. He works mostly in pen and ink and collage. His work has most recently been used to decorate the interiors, menus and branding for Quo Vadis restaurant Soho. The food and drink theme has continued through to a range of packaging and ceramics for the Fine Cheese Company and also wine labels for Gabb Family, Berry Bros & Rudd, and Fortnum & Mason. John has illustrated several food and historically themed books, as well as many magazines. While You're Sleeping is his first children's book.

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