Two sides to every story

Robin Feiner (text) and Beck Feiner (illustrator), Two sides to every story, HarperCollins Publishers Australia, August 2023, 28 pp., RRP $24.99 (hbk), ISBN 9780733341618

Decisions, decisions, decisions. We have to make decisions all the time but for Oscar making decisions is almost a form of art. He understands that just like the body can twist, turn and tumble so can the brain. He sees everyday experiences as opportunities to do mental gymnastics. Choosing what to eat for breakfast, where to go for an outing, where to live, which subject or pet is better are some of the fun decisions to make because Oscar can see both sides of every story. This book will teach children how to make decisions by training your brain to see different perspectives of every situation.

Two Sides to Every Story has wonderful illustrations. The fluid vectors indicate calculated movement and reinforce the ideas of the text. The choices available for each decision Oscar makes, are made easier to follow with the use of lay out, colour and line. It is not easy to illustrate the workings of the brain but using vector art through technology, Beck Feiner has been able to display the fun and flurry of a child’s brain.

Bestselling duo Beck and Robin Feiner have done it again in this inspiring story that is essential reading for 3+.

Reviewed by H I Cosar

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