The Tale that Time Sews

A lyrical, beautiful account of displacement, migration and learning to flourish in new places while remembering your roots. * The Guardian *
A beautifully written tale of love and connection, with gorgeous illustrations that seamlessly thread together family history, and the personal memories we pass down from one generation to the next. I loved it. * Trish Cooke *
This is a truly beautiful book. * David Almond *
The Tale that Time Sews brings together two luminous talents at the height of their creativity. The result is a deeply moving artwork infused with hope. * Jasbinder Bilan *

A gem of a book - the gently insistent, undulating rhythms of the verse embody the very themes of the story - those of the healing passage of time and how it holds all human life in its weave. A wonderful collaboration between writer and illustrator who seem to work as one. A hymn to humanity, humility and hope.

* Juliet Stevenson *
A truly magical book with such magical threads. * Beverley Naidoo *
A tender story about migration, heritage, family and the ways we carry the past into the future. . . gentle but profound, offering children an accessible way to understand courage, belonging and the importance of remembering where we come from. Jane Ray's illustrations beautifully complement the storytelling, filling each page with rich patterns and a sense of magic. * BookTrust *
We love this sumptuous book for five-to-seven-year-olds celebrating the threads of love that bind us. . . Exquisite. * The Sunday Post *
Follow the threads that bind us together in this beautifully illustrated rhythmic book. . . With illustrations for children to pore over for hours, this lovely picture book celebrates migration, love and family. * Inclusive Books for Children *
A fable of intergenerational love, kinship and identity threaded through with hope and belonging. Sita's poetic text flows and soars while Jane's illustrations are full of their trademark depth- offering rich skin tones and a saturation of jewelled motifs. * Letterbox Library *
Told in a lyrical, almost poetic way, with beautiful illustrations, full of movement and colour. A stunning book which would be a lovely class read, sparking discussion about family, friendship and the past, as well as about how all our stories can be stitched together to make a colourful, interconnected patchwork. * Books for Topics *
Perfect for families to share and treasure. . . A thing of beauty, poignant and powerful, 'The Tale that Time Sews' is a real treat. * Through the Bookshelf *
A book to cherish and to return to over and over. * Red Reading Hub *
What shines out is the evident symbiotic relationship between the text and illustrations which is rare to see - successful picture books rely on these complementing one another and so amplifying the overall message. . . a really sumptuous aesthetic experience. * The Letterpress Project *
A rare treasure. Beautifully illustrated and with a simple text that conveys far more than its words appear to at first glance, this is one of those picture books that is destined to become a classic and one that will have appeal far beyond its target 0-5 audience. . . Extraordinary. * World's Smallest Library *
Abeautiful book for sharing and I could imagine it being one that a child returns to regularly. There is something very special within its pages and I highly recommend it. * Left on the Shelf *