Look, it's me!

Lacked authenticity and a super clear purpose

A close up photo of a young woman smiling with pulled back brown hair and pale skin. She is wearing a maroon zip jacket.

Review by: Matilda

Gold coloured stars for the rating - 3 stars.
A close up photo of a young woman smiling with pulled back brown hair and pale skin. She is wearing a maroon zip jacket.

Review by:
Matilda

Gold coloured stars for the rating - 3 stars.
This white cover shows Emma on the left and Charley on the right. There are also dry branches on either side. Emma is seated in a wheelchair and appears to have upper limb difference. Her hair is in braids. Both children are wearing muted pastel clothing.

When Charley Met Emma

By Amy Webb

Lacked authenticity and a super clear purpose

This book describes an interaction between Charley and Emma, a ‘normal’ boy and a girl with limb differences. When Charley describes Emma as weird, his mum turns it into a teaching moment and they go to speak to Emma, where they learn more about Emma. This young family aimed children’s book contained effective illustrations, a clear plot, simple characters and a good message, however, it lacked authenticity and a super clear purpose. While it was effective in conveying the target plot, I wouldn’t reach for it again in a hurry.