This is a small selection of the feedback we have received from readers of The Girl Who Could See Stories so far.
'The story itself is very unique, we haven’t read anything like it... Sofiel notices a sadness in her beefburger. It is very emotive but gently approaches the concepts of plant based diets and taking care of our planet, which is quite a tricky thing to achieve...We also liked that when Sofiel ate ‘happy’ foods, she began to feel happy herself.'
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'The book is a gentle tale about being mindful about what we eat, thinking about the stories behind the food on our plate. Whilst Gill is passionate about being vegan, her writing eloquently portrays her views on food, rather than preaching that a vegan diet is best, which is how I have found some other vegan books for children....I read this book with my 3 year old and we had a long conversation about different diets people have and where the food we eat comes from.'
Little Scribbles' Stories read the full review
'I think it's great. Although as a whole it would appeal specifically to vegetarians/vegans, large parts of it could be used in school as part of Literacy/PSE/Science lessons. The lovely idea of seeing stories really appeals to children's imaginations and asking them to 'see the story' of a person/object is exactly the kind of thing done throughout primary school... It's fantastic!'
Teacher of children aged 4-5
'As a vegan mum to two I really enjoyed it... The story was great and well written - easy for children of my kids' ages to read.'
Parent of children aged 6 & 8
'A cartoon journey through the eyes of a child. Although aimed squarely at the younger demographic, there's a powerful but subliminal message in the story that won't be lost on adults. Fun, Interesting and Beautifully illustrated. A thought provoking, quirky addition to your library. I loved it so much I bought TWO copies!'
Mr R H Kay (reader review taken from our 5* amazon.co.uk page)
'It introduces the topic of ethical living by highlighting the impact of our food choices on animals. It's easy to understand, yet moving. My nephew (5 years old) enjoys it and it has made it easier to talk about an often difficult subject.'
J L Land (reader review taken from our 5* amazon.co.uk page)
'It's a great way to introduce children to the idea of where their food comes from, as a lot of them in my class haven't got a clue about vegetables growing in the earth or meat coming from actual real animals!'
Teacher of children aged 7-8
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'The story itself is very unique, we haven’t read anything like it... Sofiel notices a sadness in her beefburger. It is very emotive but gently approaches the concepts of plant based diets and taking care of our planet, which is quite a tricky thing to achieve...We also liked that when Sofiel ate ‘happy’ foods, she began to feel happy herself.'
bebopsbooks.com read the full review
'The book is a gentle tale about being mindful about what we eat, thinking about the stories behind the food on our plate. Whilst Gill is passionate about being vegan, her writing eloquently portrays her views on food, rather than preaching that a vegan diet is best, which is how I have found some other vegan books for children....I read this book with my 3 year old and we had a long conversation about different diets people have and where the food we eat comes from.'
Little Scribbles' Stories read the full review
'I think it's great. Although as a whole it would appeal specifically to vegetarians/vegans, large parts of it could be used in school as part of Literacy/PSE/Science lessons. The lovely idea of seeing stories really appeals to children's imaginations and asking them to 'see the story' of a person/object is exactly the kind of thing done throughout primary school... It's fantastic!'
Teacher of children aged 4-5
'As a vegan mum to two I really enjoyed it... The story was great and well written - easy for children of my kids' ages to read.'
Parent of children aged 6 & 8
'A cartoon journey through the eyes of a child. Although aimed squarely at the younger demographic, there's a powerful but subliminal message in the story that won't be lost on adults. Fun, Interesting and Beautifully illustrated. A thought provoking, quirky addition to your library. I loved it so much I bought TWO copies!'
Mr R H Kay (reader review taken from our 5* amazon.co.uk page)
'It introduces the topic of ethical living by highlighting the impact of our food choices on animals. It's easy to understand, yet moving. My nephew (5 years old) enjoys it and it has made it easier to talk about an often difficult subject.'
J L Land (reader review taken from our 5* amazon.co.uk page)
'It's a great way to introduce children to the idea of where their food comes from, as a lot of them in my class haven't got a clue about vegetables growing in the earth or meat coming from actual real animals!'
Teacher of children aged 7-8
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'She realised that the stories of happy foods didn't end as they went into her body. Instead, they became the energy she needed to create her own story.'
