The Great Realisation: The post-pandemic poem that has captured the hearts of millions

Product Description We now call it The Great Realisationand, yes, since then there have been many.But that’s the story of how it started …and why hindsight’s 2020.First performed online in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Tomos Roberts’ heartfelt poem, with itsmessage of hope and resilience, has been viewed over 60 million times and translated into over 20languages.Adapted by Ashley Banjo and Diversity into a BAFTA-winning dance performance for Britain'sGot Talent!As featured in the official BBC New Years Eve fireworks spectacular!‘A beautiful book and beautifully illustrated’ – Kate Garraway, Good Morning BritainWritten in the form of a bedtime story, The Great Realisation is a celebration of the many things –from simple acts of kindness, to applauding the heroic efforts of our key workers – that have broughtus together at a time of global crisis. It has captured, with magical resonance, the thoughts andfeelings of millions in lockdown, as we adapt to a new way of life, find joy in unexpected places, castaside old habits and reflect on what truly matters to us.The Great Realisation is a story for any reader, young or old, who dares to dream of a brighterfuture – of a fairer, kinder, more sustainable world. It is a timely reminder that, even during ourmost challenging moments, there is always hope.‘This fairytale-style story provides a springboard for discussion of current events with children, andpresents a more optimistic view of the future in a time where the outlook often seems bleak’ – SchoolLibrary Journal, US Review

This fairytale-style story provides a springboard for discussion of current events with children, and presents a more optimistic view of the future in a time where the outlook often seems bleak', School Library Journal, US

'It’s a beautiful book and beautifully illustrated. We’ve been flicking through it all morning and I’ve read it several times to my children', Kate Garraway, Good Morning Britain

--Good Morning Britain Book Description First performed online in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Tomfoolery’s heartfelt poem has been viewed over 60 million times, its message of positivity capturing the hearts of children and adults all over the globe About the Author Tomos Roberts (Tomfoolery) is a spoken word poet, performer and filmmaker, born in New Zealand and brought up in London. He launched his YouTube platform on 22 March 2020 and, just five weeks later, uploaded a performance of ‘The Great Realisation’, featuring a cameo from his seven-year-old brother. The video has since been viewed over 60 million times. Tomos has been interviewed on This Morning, by Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, and his story has been reported all over the world, including in the Daily Mail and the Washington Post. Celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Kristen Bell, Drew Barrymore, Khloé Kardashian and Jake Gyllenhaal have praised his heartfelt work. Tomos lives in London. Nomoco is a Japanese artist and illustrator, whose joyful artwork has been publishing and exhibited all over the globe. Nature and sound are key inspirations for her work, which is realised in a range of different media, including inks, silkscreen and lithography. Nomoco is the illustrator of Once Upon a Raindrop, written by James Carter, which was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2020 as well as being shortlisted for the UKLA Award 2020, Information Books category. She has produced artwork for clients as varied as the Royal School of Music, the Guardian, the New York Times, Moschino, Marc Jacobs and Pocko. She lives in Tokyo.