It doesn’t always work when lyrics are illustrated and turned into children’s picture books. When I Grow Up is the song from Matilda the Musical that makes the butchest grown-ups weep with its message of uncynical hope. When I Grow Up (2+) by Steve Antony and Tim Minchin The US edition, published on March 27th, 2018, by Scholastic Press US is available from:īooks Of The Year: The best children’s books of 2017
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The Australian edition, published on 1st October 2017 by Scholastic Australia, includes a bonus download of Tim performing the song. The UK edition of When I Grow Up was published on the 5th October by Scholastic UK.īook Depository ( Free delivery worldwide)Īlso available in digital format from iTunes. Each cover, for the three editions, is slightly different but infused with the same playful energy and imagination for which When I Grow Up is so beloved. When I Grow Up is available in all good bookshops and online. Adapting Tim’s beautiful and emotive song into a visual narrative really is a dream job and has allowed me and my inner child to indulge in a world of imagination, fun, hope and possibility.” Steve says: “I feel so lucky and honoured to be working on such an exciting and unique picture book project with Tim and the team at Scholastic. I can’t wait to hold a copy in my hands.” I adore Steve’s work, and it’s been a thrill to watch him develop his gorgeous illustrations. Tim says: “I feel incredibly lucky to be able to lend my lyrics to a children’s book. SKIP TO: UK Edition | Australian Edition | US Edition
The book is beautifully illustrated by Steve Antony, an internationally published, award-winning author and illustrator of many picture books, including the Mr Panda series. It imagines life from a child’s viewpoint, with all the humour and poignancy of the song. When I Grow Up is the magical new picture book, inspired by Tim’s much loved hit song from the multi-award-winning Matilda The Musical.
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