Specs for Rex
Yasmeen Ismail
Bloomsbury Children’s Books pbk
Rex has new specs, BIG, ROUND and RED and very smart too; but he doesn’t think so and does everything he can to lose the dratted things.
At school too he tries hiding them, or disguising same, indoors…

and out.

Back inside, he also finds something – Miss Spots’ missing whistle and that’s deemed worthy of a special gold star. By the end of the day, that is not the only thing Rex has found: much more important he’s found a new friend and one who admires those super cool specs of his. Smiles and hugs all round.

Miss Spots’ chaotic, child-friendly classroom with paints, pens and crayons strewn everywhere looks to be the very place Yasmeen Ismail produced her wonderful, deceptively slap-dash free flowing paintings through which she chooses to tell much more of the story. Clearly she is no stranger to early years settings, where overflowing sinks and the creative use of toilet paper are familiar sights.

A spirited story showing the importance of self-esteem and the positive effects of standing out from the crowd – just a little bit. A must have book for all settings where there are young children.
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