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One Photo

August 29, 2016

One Photo

By Ross Watkins and Liz Anelli, Penguin Books Australia, 2016.

Cover of a book with a drawing of an old fashioned camera with random bits and pieces around it“A poignant story about love, loss and legacy; one son, one family, one photo.”

This is not your usual glossy covered picture book. It has a matte-finish cover and has a retro storybook feel. In the story we see Dad taking photos of the strangest things, using a newly purchased old-fashioned camera with old-fashioned film that he has to take to the old store in the city to be developed.

But Dad doesn’t photograph his family, rather he photographs the everyday items that form his world. He photographs the things he didn’t want to forget. The son and the mother are upset that he doesn’t photograph them. They don’t understand.

One Photo follows the journey of one family who is struggling to come to terms with the father’s Alzheimer’s disease. This is such a beautiful story. It is helpful for dealing with loss, and shows a loving, hopeful side. The illustrations are textured, colourful, and plentiful, and offer a visual feast for the inquisitive mind.

Awards

Shortlisted for The Picture Book of the Year 2017 by Children’s Book Council of Australia.

One Photo Book Trailer

Wrap Up

One Photo

  • 8.5/10
    Story
  • 8/10
    Illustrations
  • 2/10
    Educational content
  • 0.1/10
    Humour
  • 6.5/10
    Re-readability

Pros

  • Helpful for children who are experiencing losing a loved one, or have lost someone.
  • Helpful for children with a parent or grandparent suffering from Alzheimer's.
  • A sad yet hopeful story of love and loss.

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