The Gobbledegook Book

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Gobbledegook Book
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Joy Cowley
Illustrated by Giselle Clarkson
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:88
Dimensions(mm): Height 280,Width 240
ISBN/Barcode 9781776572588
ClassificationsDewey:828.9208
Audience
Preschool (0-5)

Publishing Details

Publisher Gecko Press
Imprint Gecko Press
Publication Date 1 October 2019
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

Joy Cowley's wordplay and humour shine in this landmark collection of stories, rhymes, nonsense and poems. The Gobbledegook Book collects favourites like 'Faster Faster' and less-known treasures alongside the much-loved classics 'Greedy Cat' and 'Nicketty-Nacketty Noo-Noo-Noo'. The Gobbledegook Book is a perfect family read-aloud and one for early readers to snuggle up with.

Author Biography

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. Giselle Clarkson is an illustrator and comic artist based in Wellington, New Zealand. She illustrated Secret World of Butterflies by Courtney Sina Meredith (2017). She is best known for her illustrations for conservation and environmental projects, and of biscuits-Common Household Biscuits of New Zealand was a viral hit.