Word Trouble

£12.99

A beautiful, moving and sensitively told picture book about language barriers, communication and a very young child’s immigrant experience. When Ronnie moves to a new house, in a new country, he’s excited to make friends. But when he introduces himself to everyone at nursery he gets his words all mixed up, and the others can’t help but giggle. Ronnie misses home and laughing with his old friends. But new doesn’t stay that way for long.

ISBN: 9781406398755 Author: Boyadjieva, Vyara Publisher: Walker Books Ltd Publication Date: 5th January 2023 Imprint: Walker Books Ltd Cover: Hardback Dewey: 823.92 (edition:23) Pages: 33 unnumbered Language: English Edition: Hardback original Readership: Children - juvenile / Code: J Category: Subject:

A beautiful, moving and sensitively told picture book about language barriers, communication and a very young child’s immigrant experience.

When Ronnie moves to a new house, in a new country, he’s excited to make friends. But when he introduces himself to everyone at nursery – “My name is four. I am Ronnie years old.” – the other children can’t help but giggle. His words are all mixed up! Ronnie misses home and laughing with his old friends. But new doesn’t stay that way for long…

This authorial debut from Bulgarian author-illustrator Vyara Boyadjieva is honest and uplifting, with Ronnie ultimately discovering that kindness, and laughter, are universal.