The Whirlpool
written by Emily Larkin
published by Wombat Books (2017)
The Whirlpool is a beautiful story about feeling sad and happy, lonely and loved, small and big. This gentle, emotive tale will help children navigate their way through the ups and downs of life.There is a whirlpool in all of us.
Some Reviews
'breathtaking illustrations almost literally wrap you up in this sensational vortex. Specifically defining moments are highlighted through her choice of visual layout and colour. Vast scenes define both feelings of joy and desolation, and focal sequences display proudness and a tiring endurance. And with Helene’s characteristically alluring charm and symbolic nuances, the significance of the yellow scarf cleverly ties the changing moods and atmospheric conditions altogether' by Romi Sharp in Boomerang
'exquisite illustrations breathe further life and nuance into the story' by Penny Harrison in Kids' Book Review
'This book is written “for kids to know that it’s okay to feel a range of emotions. It’s okay to feel lonely, sad or uncertain – but these times don’t have to last.”' by Barbara Braxton in The bottom shelf
'pictures compliment exactly the gentle, emotive story' by Pauline Hosking in Buzz Words
'captured the changes of emotion in the story with her effective use of colour and changes in facial expressions on the polar bear cub. These elements reach out to the reader and touch the heart, creating a bond and empathy' by Julieann Wallace in Books, Teacups and Cupcakes
'a book to scaffold language about emotions—for difficult times and for the good times that follow' by Kim Fulcher in Where The Books Are