Cub

by Jonty Howley

Overview

This heart-warming tale, beautifully illustrated by Jonty Howley, celebrates the transformative power of friendship and the resilience that resides within every child’s heart.

Cub tells the charming story of Magnus, a quiet boy who goes to live with his grandparents. One day, Grandma surprises Magnus with a special gift — a cuddly toy named Cub. When Cub magically comes alive they explore the wonders of Magnus’s new home. As Magnus’s courage grows he finds his hidden voice and comfort in the love of his family.

This heart-warming tale, beautifully illustrated by Jonty Howley, celebrates the transformative power of friendship and the resilience that resides within every child’s heart.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781838749019
Publisher:	Flying Eye Books Ltd.
Publication date:	05/07/2024
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	10.70(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Jonty Howley is an author, illustrator, designer, and musician, based in West Sussex, UK. He graduated from the University of the Arts London with a BA in Illustration, and is the author of Big Boys Cry (Random House, 2019) and The Animal Song (forthcoming in January).

Editorial Reviews

‘Each page radiates with Howley’s gentle but evocative illustrations, which are the perfect partnership to this beautiful and hopeful story.’ -Frann Preston-Gannon illustrator of I Am The Seed That Grew The Tree

‘A vibrant and hopeful hug of a book’ -Fiona Woodcock, Hiding Heidi

The story and illustrations are a perfect duet (...) Brilliantly, Howley shows young readers that courage can ebb and flow (...) Cub is a charming tale that tugs at the heartstrings. - Inis Magazine, CBI

A boy’s new toy starts to grow from a cub to a lion when he goes to live with his grandparents, reflecting the growth in his own feelings. Explores themes of courage and alternative family structures. - Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller May Previews

Author-illustrator Jonty Howley has captured this sometimes complex mix and encapsulated it in a simply breathtaking story. With its warm and distinctive style of illustration, its straightforward yet powerful story Cub is a book for sharing, in any setting where there are young children. An important book, a gentle book, a book which leaves you feeling as though you too have just had a warm hug. - Louise Ellis-Barrett, Armadillo Postbag Picks

I loved this one so much.

First and foremost, I love how it shows a unique family dynamic. A young boy, who is sent to live with his grandparents. They are loving and welcoming, but he finds it very scary & overwhelming at first! But through the help of his stuffed animal Cub, he can now face his fears a bit more and begin to feel more brave and open to their love.

I think so many children will resonate with this one, and the big feelings the little boy has. Told in such a relatable way, with emotive illustrations, this one is sure to connect with a lot of little readers. - GoodReads

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