"High above the bustle of the city,
are eyes that watch, and hands that know,
it’s time to pause the clock …
and for one tiny second between tick and tock, the city stops!"

Embark on a captivating adventure with "Between Tick and Tock" by Louise Greig, a spellbinding picture book that whisks readers away to a vibrant city and introduces them to the delightful Liesel.

About the Book:
Meet Liesel, a perceptive little girl living high above a bustling city. In "Between Tick and Tock," Liesel unveils the magic in the everyday as she notices things that others overlook. When the city becomes a blur of rush and routine, Liesel takes a courageous step to pause time, offering a helping hand and injecting colour, life, and happiness back into her world. Louise Greig's lyrical storytelling beautifully captures the essence of kindness, empathy, and the simple joy of appreciating the world around us.

Illustrations that Speak Volumes:
Ashling Lindsay's warm and endearing illustrations breathe life into Liesel's world. Using peachy colours that contrast with the greyness outside Liesel's window, Lindsay visually tells the story of a girl who sees beyond the ordinary. The urgency in the illustrations, coupled with Greig's succinct prose, creates a sense of magic and urgency as Liesel carries out her acts of kindness.

A Lesson in Kindness and Connection:
Liesel, the central character, becomes a beacon of warmth in a cold and hurried city. In a clever narrative choice, other characters are named according to their feelings, giving faces to emotions like worry and loneliness. This personification becomes a gentle way to initiate conversations about feelings with young readers. Liesel's story encourages us to look after one another, urging us to pause and connect amid our busy lives.

"Between Tick and Tock" is not just a picture book; it's a timeless lesson about kindness, connection, and the magic that happens when we take a moment to care. Join Liesel on her extraordinary journey as she teaches us the beauty of slowing down and looking out for one another in this fast-paced world.

About the Author:
Louise Greig is not only an award-winning poet but also a children's picture book author with a unique and lyrical voice. Influenced by her childhood filled with animals and iconic children's writers, Greig weaves stories that resonate across generations. "Between Tick and Tock" is another jewel in her literary crown, following the success of her debut picture book, "The Night Box."

About the Illustrator:
Hailing from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Ashling Lindsay is an accomplished illustrator and animation director. Her work, nominated for prestigious awards, brings Liesel's world to life with visual warmth and emotional resonance.

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