Rebecka Sharpe Shelberg is an author from western Sydney.
Reflection is her first picture book.
Robin Cowcher is a freelance illustrator and currently lives in
Melbourne, Australia. She studied at RMIT and worked for many years
at The Age as an art director, illustrator and designer. Little Dog
and the Christmas Wish (written by Corinne Fenton) was her first
title with Walker Books Australia and was published in 2014.
The story-telling is mesmerising, and the illustrations constantly
reveal new details hidden in the images.
*Bookrapt*
This is a book that will stop you in your tracks.
*Oh Creative Day*
The gentle thoughtfulness of this book brought tears to my eyes. A
very special book to be treasured by those with family who have
served in our military or peacekeeping forces, or those who
appreciate and respect the sacrifice of our servicemen and
women.
*Kids' Book Review*
Rebecka Sharpe Shelberg has chosen her words carefully for young
readers. Robin Cowcher, the illustrator has done a superb job with
the illustrations – pen drawings with a watercolour wash. They are
simple but compliment the story beautifully.
*Booksellers NZ*
Author and illustrator have created a series of evocative words and
images which blend and merge seamlessly in double page spreads,
linking and connecting the elements of the Anzac Day ceremonies
with the experience of soldiers in active service.
*Reading Time*
Reflection: Remembering Those Who Serve In War, is aimed at readers
aged five and above. But I believe that the power in the words and
illustrations will also resonate the sounds of the Last Post in the
hearts of adults. This book is a solemn reminder of the devastating
physical and emotional loss of war. Indeed, Reflection is a
powerful tribute to those who have served their country.
*Creative Kids Tales*
I love this book: the juxtapositioning, the simplicity of the
telling and the exquisite pen, ink and watercolour illustrations on
sepia coloured matt paper.
*Otago Daily Times*
Reflection: Remembering Those Who Serve In War is not only a
perfect picture book, it’s an educational tool that will be around
for a long time to come. It is the perfect book to add to a child’s
growing library, and a fantastic resource for teachers and parents
alike to explain who the ANZACs are and what wars Australia has
been involved in.
*The Never Ending Bookshelf*
‘Reflection’ is a succinctly worded, beautifully illustrated
collection of memories and remembrances.
*Aussie Reviews*
Reflection: Remembering those who serve in war explains to young
people why we stop to remember. It is elegantly published by Walker
Books Australia
*4MBS Radio*
This is a thought-provoking book
*Janet Croft Reviews*
This is an exceptional book in every way.
*Buzzwords*
This book adds to the range of books available to remind students
about war and its cost, of the many wars Australia has been
involved in and the way we remember. And the beautiful water colour
wash illustrations reflect this theme to perfection.
*Read Plus*
Book read aloud by James
*The Storybox Library*
Highly recommended to share and discuss with young children and
with school groups of all ages involved in ANZAC Day and other
commemorative ceremonies.
*Magpies Magazine*
This is a book that will stop you in your tracks. The text is
devastatingly simple but powerfully moving. A truly outstanding
book.
*Oh Creative Day*
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