Sonnie, Stefan, Anna, Chrissie and Lena are five black American children who live in the rural deep South. They play in the yard and the road - running, jumping and climbing like children everywhere. But Lena, who is a little slow and clumsy, prefers to discover the secrets of odd job man Joseph's tin. In the old man's hands, a piece of string, a shell and a fistful of can ring-pulls unlock a world of imagination for Lena and her friends. Both the story and the strong water-colour illustrations are beautifully composed, expressive and moving. An altogether powerful book - not to be missed.
Links:
[1] http://savfikn.booksforkeeps.co.uk/childrens-books/all-the-magic-in-the-world
[2] http://savfikn.booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/94
[3] http://savfikn.booksforkeeps.co.uk/member/jill-bennett