Tippy and the Night Parade by Lilli Carré

However, as he faced the prospect of telling his parents and his friends about this new, multi-coloured thing that grew on his back, he felt very apprehensive. This is a story of a young boy who, when he discovered that he was different, embraced it and flew into the heavens in glee: The first thing that struck me about this picturebook was the brilliant and vivid colours, and the initial monochromatic hues when Norman still did not know that there was something special inside of him, waiting for just the right moment, to appear on his back. Book borrowed from the Jurong West Public Library. Who knows? They may be little sleepwalkers, too! I also like the ethereal, mysterious quality of Tippy, the dream-walker, whose messy bedroom, I am sure most kids will be able to identify with. I love the panels in this toon book – an early introduction to comics for young children. As she hops across lily pads, tumbles through trees, and slips into holes, creatures seem to follow her around until she circles back into her own bedroom. She claimed that all she could remember is falling deeply asleep.Īs the story progresses, it appears that our mysterious Tippy may just be a sleepwalker. Yet, Tippy claims that she has no recollection whatsoever as to what or who made the mess in her room. Tippy’s mother helps her clear out the mess, and eventually tucks her neatly into bed. The first few pages introduce the reader to a messy Tippy whose room seems like a jungle of sorts with varied animals hiding in the blanket, under the beds, or poking their heads in her bedroom window, not to mention the assortment of odds and ends including shells and leaves scattered here and there.

It is this mysterious, existential conundrum that ties these narratives together.Ī Toon Book Written and Illustrated by Lilli Carré These three delightful picturebooks feature unique characters who, while seemingly-ordinary, are actually more than what they initially appear to be. Since two of our friends, Linda from Teacher Dance and Tara from A Teaching Life have been joining this meme for quite awhile now, we thought of joining this warm and inviting community. It’s Monday, What are You Reading is a meme hosted by Jen from Teach Mentor Texts and Kellee and Ricki from Unleashing Readers (new host of Monday reading: Kathryn T at Book Date).

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Tippy and the Night Parade by Lilli Carré