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Baxter’s View

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Book Synopsis

A brand-new picture book from Murphy’s Sketches. This heartwarming story champions slowing the pace of life and noticing all of the wonderful things around us.

“Rory is Baxter’s big brother. Baxter likes to bounce, and hum, and flap. Sometimes it can take a while to get to wherever they’re going. Sometimes this makes Rory cross.”

Baxter and Rory see the world differently. Rory often wants to race ahead, while Baxter likes to stop and experience the world around him. Join Baxter and Rory as they journey to the playground with Mum, and Rory learns to see things from Baxter’s view. With heartfelt storytelling and stunning illustrations by Murphy’s Sketches, this book shows that if you slow down, you will see some wonderful things.

Our Review Panel says...

Baxter and Rory see the world differently. Rory often wants to race ahead, while Baxter likes to stop and experience the world around him. This book explores how Baxter and Rory journey to the playground with Mum, and Rory learns to see things from Baxter’s view.

Seeing things through Baxter’s eyes means Rory can learn to slow down and appreciate the amazing things around. Baxter has his sensory needs, but he sees and feels things others can, too, if they take the time. The following week, when it’s park visiting time again, it’s evident that Rory has learned that by slowing down, you can see exciting and wonderful things.

As well as celebrating neurodiversity, this engaging, earnest story gently encourages everyone to slow down and take time to see the beauty of the natural world. A book to share and discuss in EYFS and KS1 classrooms as well as with family members.

With heartfelt storytelling and stunning illustrations by Murphy’s Sketches, this book shows that if you slow down, you will see some wonderful things.