I see, I see by R. Henderson
Allen and Unwin, 2019. ISBN: 9781760524746.
(Age: 4+) Highly recommended. Themes: Perspective, Senses, Sight.
Two or more people sharing this book will gain a lot of pleasure
working together. The book asks them to sit opposite each other and
read the book in a particular way, so giving each reader a different
perspective of what is on the page. The author has very cleverly
used words and images that when turned upside down, mean the
opposite. So when one view says, I see full, when the page is turned
the text says, I see empty, while the image of a glass of liquid
looks full or empty depending on which way it is viewed.
It is most enlightening, looking at the same thing from a different
perspective, and will encourage children to share their points of
view to help them understand that how you see something is entirely
your own perspective and others will differ. It is full of fun and
whimsy, and will encourage sharing and discussion as the book is
read.
From the endpapers with their green or is that blue arrows, to the
last page which to some is the last but to some is the first, the idea
of perspective will intrigue and delight younger readers.
Fran Knight