Families Feelings Female characters Relationships
Anna Liza and the happy practice
Summary:
Anna Liza’s mother is a psychiatrist, and Anna Liza loves trying to cheer up the patients waiting to see her mother by talking and telling jokes. One day, she meets a young boy Edward and a very special friendship begins.
Edited by:
Dublin City University
Author(s):
Colfer, Eoin
Illustrator(s):
Robertson, Matt
Publisher:
Barrington Stoke
City:
Edinburgh
Year:
2016
Pages:
104
ISBN:
9781781125595
Age Range:
6 - 10
Language:
EN
Original Language:
EN
Keywords:
Families, Feelings, Female characters, Relationships
Comment:
This book explores the positive female influence in Anna Liza’s life in the form of her mother, a psychaitrist, who Anna Liza looks up to and models herself on. The book focuses on Anna Liza’s acts of empathy and kindess, and these qualities as making her an admirable character. The book is also an important exploration of mental health issues, particularly in young boys.