Friends: Snake and Lizard
Published on 1. October 2009
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-1-877467-26-4 (ISBN)
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Description
A new book of stories about the daily adventures of the popular Snake and Lizard. Snake is elegant and calm, and a little self-centred; Lizard is exuberant and irrepressible. Even though they're opposites, they are good friends. With its wisdom, acceptance and good humour, Snake and Lizard captures the essence of friendship. The stories are beautifully illustrated by Gavin Bishop in the warm and clear colours of the desert.
Reviews / Votes
"Cowley's funny, touching stories develop a whole cast of memorable characters around the two central desert-dwellers, whose lively, occasionally testy friendship embodies a wealth of wisdom about how to live with other people. Bishop's simple pictures are amazingly expressive." -- 50 Best Children's Books of 2009, NZ Listener "I think it's a genius book - the writer and illustrator are at the top of their game." -- Kate de Goldi, Radio NZ "With its more sophisticated subject matter, short chapters, and clever dialogue, it also makes for a satisfying read-aloud." -- School Library Journal (US)More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Wellington
New Zealand
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 to 9 years
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 146 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-877467-26-4 (9781877467264)
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Persons
Joy Cowley is one of New Zealand's best-loved writers for children and adults, with an international reputation. She has won a multitude of awards and honours for her bestselling books, including the Prime Minister's Award for contribution to literature. She was shortlisted for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2018.
Gavin Bishop ONZM, Tainui, Ngati Awa, is a leading New Zealand illustrator. He has published over 70 books internationally and been translated into 12 languages. He has written for television and theatre, as well as a libretti for the Royal New Zealand Ballet. His awards include New Zealand Children's Picture Book of the Year in 1982, 1994, 2000 and 2013. In 2019, he was named the winner of the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement - Non Fiction.
Gavin Bishop ONZM, Tainui, Ngati Awa, is a leading New Zealand illustrator. He has published over 70 books internationally and been translated into 12 languages. He has written for television and theatre, as well as a libretti for the Royal New Zealand Ballet. His awards include New Zealand Children's Picture Book of the Year in 1982, 1994, 2000 and 2013. In 2019, he was named the winner of the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement - Non Fiction.