Sheila Roy

The Surprise Package Sheila Roy

This is the true story of a baby left on a doorstep in a pink and white carrier bag. Although it is only 579 words long, this picture book deals with just a few, but very dramatic life changing moments for John and Sarah Yorr. "The doorbell rang at exactly 10 past 10" This simple event is to change the lives of John and Sarah Yorr forever. A surprise package has been left on the doorstep. It is a pink and white carrier bag and it moves. What can be inside? The book is designed to build on the drama of the situation making the reader experience anxiety, sadness and joy, and eager to turn over to the next page. This continues throughout the book with an ending that leaves the reader asking for more.