Warm at Heart

A luminous tale of solidarity beautifully reminding us that growing up is also a journey.

 

Simi has grown quite a bit since last year — much like the little silver birch growing in the garden, just beyond the back fence. He slips into his thick parka. The one with the fur trim, right there. His arms feel a little snug, and when he stretches them out, his wrists peek through. His too-short clothes betray this quiet transition: childhood slipping away without a sound.

As the Winter Solstice draws near, Simi decides to set off alone, across the landscapes of the Far North, to bring a candle to his grandmother, Aba. Along the way, unexpected encounters unfold one after another — but Simi is grown now. He keeps moving forward. He doesn't look back...
 

 

• A journey tale through the snowy landscapes of the Far North.

 

• A luminous story following the journey of Simi, a wonderfully endearing little boy. Set in the heart of winter, this coming-of-age quest celebrates self-confidence, the growing independence of young children, and the passing of wisdom between generations, whilst tenderly capturing the bittersweet passage from childhood.

 

• An ideal gift book as Christmas approaches (large format with foil cover finish): a precious volume reminiscent of the great classics of children's literature, in the tradition of contemplative and poetic picture books.

 

 

THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR

 

Ève-Marie Lobriaut's words are beautifully complemented by the delicate illustrations of Jane Massey, a celebrated British author who illustrated successful Love in the Little Things. A text-and-image pairing of exceptional sensitivity, as much an invitation to daydream as to feel.