Blog Blasting The Fix-it-Man

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Welcome to my contribution to the The Fix-it-Man blog blast!

You can find more sneak peak posts and sneak reviews TODAY at all the following super cool online spaces where people review and interview authors.

Kids’ Book Review – Tania McCartney – review
Creative Kids’ Tales – Georgie Donaghey – + Tours at the Tales listing interview
Boomerang Books – Romi Sharp – review

And here on this blog in April Gumbootspearlz – June Perkins – review + author interview

The Fix- it-Man, by Dimity Powell, illustrated by Nicky Johnston

Reviewed by June Perkins

ISBN 9781925335347 Hardcover Picture Book EK Books. Endorsed by Paradise Kids, Reccomended retail price $24.99

It is a challenge to cover the deeper topics in life for young children in a way that is relatable, honest and caring, but Dimity Powell’s The Fix -it-Man sets out to do just that.

Nicky Johnston’s gentle joyful and equally caring illustrations take the reader through the happy although sometimes challenging times in a family that is about to be broken by something that just can’t be fixed. A double centre spread of predominantly subdued grey colours depicting a father and daughter nestled in a bean bag, is particularly moving, and marks a shift in the narrative from the fix-it-man to a fix-it-girl.

Another especially powerful metaphor for grief in the story is the broken teddy bear, ‘Tiger’ who needs mending. Our young narrator says, ‘Pieces spill out from Tiger’s heart, as Dad takes him from my hand. ‘I can’t fix him Dad.’

(Extract from upcoming review: for the rest visit this blog in April and also watch out for a moving interview with the compassionate Dimity Powell).

You can meet Dimity at the launch or visit her website Dimity Powell’s Website

5 thoughts on “Blog Blasting The Fix-it-Man”

Oh June, what touching insight you portray in this sneak peak review. My humble thanks. It is always so gratifying hearing how a reader ‘gets’ the story and all the many nuances tucked away in it. Great to have you as part of our Blog Burst celebration!

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