As for you my bouncing ball, well you can truly have it all. Yes, you can set the world alight, my child-so-small, your future's bright.
A beautiful and funny celebration of the world and the potential of every individual. This is the perfect book to read to children to help them appreciate the wonderful things that exist in the world, and the wonderful things that they can do,as well as allowing them to understand some of the setbacks that may happen. And whatever happens, the child is reassured that their parents will always love them.
Barry Falls' debut picture book is a brilliantly-illustrated, funny and thought provoking celebration of where you might go and what you might do in life.
About the Author
Barry Falls is an illustrator, living in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He graduated from Ulster University in 2005 and works for a range of clients in publishing, design and advertising. His clients include The New York Times, Orange, Unicef, NSPCC and The Guardian. He has won multiple awards and lectures in illustration at Ulster University.
Industry Reviews
'Such a positive, uplifting and inspiring book.' * Diverse Kids Books *
'A perfect book to share with a young child as both the text and illustrations lead to discussion' * Carousel *
'This sweet, earnest picture book is imaginatively and vibrantly illustrated and will engage young readers with its celebration of parental love and human potential' * Children's Books Ireland *
'Written with the gentle rhyme and humour of Dr Seuss... the book [has] huge potential and I'm looking forward to seeing what Falls does next' * Irish Independent *
'It's impossible not to feel inspired and moved by It's Your World Now! ... A visual feast you'll be happy to pore over for hours and hours.' * Storytime Magazine *
'The kind of book that demands to be read again, immediately [after] the final page is reached... do it!' * Books for Keeps magazine *
'It sparks joy and wonder at the world and its endless possibilities through bouncy, rhyming text and immersive illustrations... Gender stereotypes are smashed and all corners of the world are represented.... An absolute gem.' * The Little Literary Society *
'A beautiful celebration of the world and how each and every one of us can see and do wonderful things. It's Dr Seuss mixed with Oliver Jeffers and it's fab.' * Angels and Urchins Magazine *
'This bright, busy book - the text delivered via an irresistible bouncy rhyme - presents children with lots to look at, and lots to think about too...' * LoveReading4Kids.co.uk Debut of the Month *
'A humorous celebration of the world and the potential of each and every child. Ideal for reading aloud, this book takes you on a ride of ups and downs, all the while reassuring children that their parents will always love them.' * Mama Magazine *
'The illustrations are packed with details and items to discover ... There is plenty to be pored over, perhaps at bedtime, and the reassuring message may leave a child happily dreaming of potential future careers.' * Armadillo Magazine *
'It's inspiring, heartwarming and, as you can see, beautifully illustrated to boot.' * Book Trust *
'Unusual and inspirational... It will help children to appreciate the wonderful things that exist in the world and the things they can achieve.' * Parents in Touch *
'[A] beautifully illustrated rhythmical picture book.' * Creative Steps Magazine *
'A beautiful, lyrical and funny picture book.' * Primary Times *
'For any child this will be a treasure trove of discovery' * Minerva Reads *
'A gorgeous celebration of the world we live in!' * The Book Activist *
'This gorgeous, rhyming story - packed with Falls' vibrant, colour-soaked illustrations - celebrates every child's potential and a parent's unconditional love, but also explains some of the setbacks that life inevitably throws up. ... A beautiful and funny celebration of the world and the potential of each and every child.' * Lancashire Evening Post *
'A colourful and heart-warming story.' * Irish News *
'This bright, busy book - the text delivered via an irresistible bouncy rhyme - presents children with lots to look at, and lots to think about too ... The artwork is contemporary but the message is timeless and it's an excellent book for parent and child to share.'
* LoveReading4Kids *
'Unusual and inspirational... It will help children to appreciate the wonderful things that exist in the world and the things they can achieve.' * Parents in Touch *
'This book is packed with so many wonderful things I hardly know where to start ... This is ultimately an absolutely captivating book that is completely heart-warming!' * Book Bairn *
