We now call it The Great Realisationand,yes,since then there have been many.But that's the story of how it started ...and why hindsight's 2020.
First performed online in response to the Covid-19 pandemic,Tomos Roberts'heartfelt poem,with its message of hope and resilience,has been viewed over 60 million times and translated into over 20 languages.
Written in the form of a bedtime story,The Great Realisation is a celebration of the many things from simple acts of kindness,to applauding the heroic efforts of our key workers that have brought us together at a time of global crisis. It has captured,with magical resonance,the thoughts and feelings of millions in lockdown,as we adapt to a new way of life,find joy in unexpected places,cast aside old habits and reflect on what truly matters to us.
The Great Realisation is a story for any reader,young or old,who dares to dream of a brighter future of a fairer,kinder,more sustainable world. It is a timely reminder that,even during our most challenging moments,there is always hope.
Publisher: HarperCollins PublishersISBN: 9780755501502Number of pages: 32Weight: 350 gDimensions: 226 x 226 x 9 mm
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'This fairytale-style story provides a springboard for discussion of current events with children,and presents a more optimistic view of the future in a time where the outlook often seems bleak.'- USSchool Library Journal
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