Book Review :: The Great Realisation, by Tomos Roberts

The Great Realisation by Tomos Roberts
ISBN: 146075980X
Published by HarperCollins
on 2020-09-18
Genres: Childrens
Pages: 32
Source: HarperCollins NZ
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The post-pandemic bedtime tale that has captured the hearts of millions.

First performed in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, Tomos Roberts' inspiring poem, with its message of hope and resilience, has been viewed over 60 million times and translated into over 20 languages worldwide.

From simple acts of kindness to the creativity within us all, The Great Realisation is a celebration of the many things that have brought us together at a time of crisis. It captures, with magical resonance, the thoughts and feelings of millions worldwide as we adapt to a new way of life, cast aside old habits and reflect on what truly matters to us.

It is a story for all readers, young or old, who dare to dream of a fairer, kinder, more loving world.

Last updated on 10 November 2021

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If you read one book this year, make it The Great Realisation

Back in April, poet Tomos Roberts, aka Probably Tomfoolery, released a video of him telling a story of The Great Realisation to a child before bed. It blew up around the world and rightly so; it was a stunning look at 2020 and coronavirus, and what happened when the world went into lockdown.

Fast forward a few months and the video is now a book, and the lovely people at HarperCollins NZ sent me a copy. And it’s beautiful.

“We now all it the Great Realisation

And yes, since then there have been many.

But that’s the story of how it start …

And why hindsight’s 2020.”

The book version is a transcription of the poem but includes beautiful illustrations done by Nomoco. While it’s a picture a book, it’s definitely for everyone. The poem itself really brings a bit of joy and hope into 2020, to what as been one heck of year so far. “It is a story for all readers, young or old, who dare to dream of a fairer, kinder, more loving world.”

The Great Realisation is out now and can be found pretty much everywhere. I highly recommend pick it up and then buying 10 copies for your friends and family.

Have you seen the video? Read the book? What did you think?