Eventually the boy makes land and soon a companion arrives with her own precious possession. On his journey, a seed buried in the soil in the teacup begins to grow and the tree that grows provides the boy with protection from the elements, nourishment and a place for relaxing. In lonely times the boy is comforted by an albatross that reminds him of the way his kite dipped and dived back home and the call of the whales reminds him of his mother’s teatime call. Somedays at sea are better than others and the journey fluctuates from tranquil, peaceful and calm to dangerous and foreboding. The most precious of all, a teacup full of earth from where he used to play is a final reminder of home. 4, 2016 Suitable for Ages: 4-8 Themes: Leaving Home, Sea, Immigrant, Hope Opening: Once there was a boy who had to leave his home.and find another. Some days, storms threaten to overturn his boat. Some days, the journey is peaceful, and the skies are cloudless and bright. The only things the boy is able to take with him are a book, a bottle, a blanket, and 'a teacup with some earth from where he used to play.
He brings with him a teacup full of earth from the place where he grew up, and sets off to sea. Rebecca Young and Matt Ottley's Teacup is the story of a boy who is forced to leave home one day and sail to a safer place.
It is quite an advanced picture book so is definitely suited to older children as much of the understanding comes from digging deeper into the words and looking for meaning in the illustrations.Ī young boy who has to leave home carries with him a few homely possessions. Teacup Rebecca Young, Author Matt Ottley, Illustrator Dial Books for Young Readers, Fiction, Oct. Teacup / Rebecca Young illustrations by Matt Ottley. Teacup is a sensitive read that any child who is going through a time of change and upheaval could find comfort and solace in.
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