TITLE INFORMATION 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 best-selling books. Gavin Bishop is equally distinguished as author and illustrator. He has exhibited internationally, from Japan to Czechoslovakia, and was an international judge for the 2003 NOMA Concours competition for Children’s Picture Book Illustration.
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Released: February 2017 More funny stories and wry observations with the bestselling Snake and Lizard WHY I CHOSE THIS BOOK
“There is so much of human nature and good humour in the stories of Helper and Helper. We are very pleased to be back in the company of Snake and Lizard!” Julia Marshall, Publisher SALES POINTS
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A funny, warm, and wise new instalment in a popular series by New Zealand’s top children’s writer
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Joy Cowley has a wide and loyal following in the public, school, and library sectors
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Snake and Lizard remains one of Gecko Press’s top-10 bestselling titles, with rights sold to over twelve countries
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Snake and Lizard find their friendship tested in new ways, with some surprising fresh stories
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Awards for this series include NZ Post Children’s Book of the Year 2008, White Raven, Storylines Notable Book 2008/2010, LIANZA 2008/2010, North Dakota Library Association Flicker Tale Children’s Choice Book Award 2011, China Times Top 10 Best Children’s Books
ABOUT GECKO PRESS
In celebration of Joy Cowley’s 80th birthday From Helper and Helper by Joy Cowley (Gecko Press 2017) Image © Gavin Bishop © 2016 Gecko&Co. www.geckoandco.co.nz
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Helper and Helper Joy Cowley lllustrated by Gavin Bishop
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Gecko Press, founded in 2005, is a New Zealand-based independent publisher of curiously good children’s books from around the world. We choose books that are excellent in story, illustration and design, with a
Ages 6+ 198 x 146 mm 128 pages Origin: New Zealand Ebook available
strong ‘heart factor’. Our current list stands at over 120 titles, ranging from board books through to pre-teen novels. For more information on Gecko Press, visit our website:
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