Quite a Clever Quokka

Description

Meet Leonardo, an arty young quokka on Rottnest Island. Drawn by the bright city lights across the sea, Leo comes up with a dastardly plan to escape a life of endless selfies with tourists. He runs away to become a painter! But making it in the big smoke isn't as easy as he thought and soon Leo starts to wonder - is he such a clever quokka after all? Based on a true story, QUITE A CLEVER QUOKKA is for anyone who stays true to their dreams when the going gets tough.

Merv Lamington is an Australian author, although you wouldn't know it from his name. He was born in Nuriootpa in the Year of the Cake and raised to respect the sausage roll. His TRUE ANIMAL TALES series is inspired by a deep love of all things Australian, in particular Hugh Jackman's quads, smashed avo and sunsets in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Allison is an illustrator, a collector of rare Russian Blue whiskers and a Tawny Frogmouth fancier. Her long-term goals include finishing things she starts, starting things at the beginning, and getting to the bottom of Merv Lamington's obsession with pastries. A perfect day would include tiramisu, peppermint-tea, and an endless supply of Palomino pencils. QUITE A CLEVER QUOKKA is Allison's third picture book.