MIRROR by Jeannie Baker
HARDCOVER
Author & Illustrator: Jennie Baker
Innovative, thought-provoking, and visually stunning, MIRROR is a powerful picture book that gently shows how lives across the world can be very different - and deeply connected.
This unique, two-in-one book tells two stories at the same time. One is read from left to right and follows a young boy living with his family in urban Sydney, Australia. The other is read from right to left and follows a boy and his family in rural Morocco. Page by page, readers move through busy motorways and towering buildings on one side, and open desert landscapes and traditional villages on the other.
Though their daily lives seem worlds apart, the stories slowly intertwine through the journey of a handmade Moroccan carpet that travels from one family to the other. By the book’s end, the Sydney family is gathered together enjoying their new rug, while the Moroccan family connects with the wider world online - a quiet, powerful reminder that we all reflect one another in unexpected ways.
Created by Jeannie Baker, Mirror uses detailed collage artwork and wordless storytelling to encourage close observation, empathy, and global awareness. More reasons why young readers (and adults) would love this on their bookshelf:
- A clever dual-format design that invites curiosity and discussion
- Rich, detailed collage illustrations to explore and revisit
- Encourages understanding of different cultures and ways of life
- A powerful message about connection in a global world
Perfect for classrooms, shared reading, and thoughtful conversations, Mirror is a striking book that shows how, no matter where we live, our stories are more connected than we might think.