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What Dog Knows by Sylvia Vanden Heede illustrated by Marije Tolman Book suitable for ages: 6–9
Sylvia Vanden Heede was born in 1961 in Belgium, and is one of the most accomplished and popular Flemish children’s book authors.
A fresh and funny mix of story and non-fiction for inquisitive readers that covers the touchstones of childhood obsession: robots, knights, dinosaurs, rockets and more.
Marije Tolman was born in 1976 in the Netherlands. She studied design at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, and illustration at the Edinburgh College of Art. She has worked as a full time illustrator since 2004 and has been published in many countries.
about the book When Wolf finds a fact-filled book in the library, he thinks he will at last outsmart his clever cousin Dog. Who knows more about robots, dragons, knights, and pirates? And what about setting traps, playing tricks, and chewing bones? What Dog Knows is packed with information, activities, quizzes, rhymes, stories—and curious conversations betweenWolf and Dog.
Also published by Gecko Press: Wolf and Dog, winner of the 2010 Dutch Flag & Pennant Award: “They are funny and heart-warming... The language is simple and the illustrations expressive and dynamic, just right for early readers.” The Scotsman “A quirky little tale with appeal to newly minted independent readers with sophisticated senses of humor.” Kirkus Review “...this would appeal to older children as well as the language is rather beautiful with lots of puns, palindromes and funny little rhymes. It would also make a good book read aloud.” The School Library “Tolman’s miniature color vignettes are gems, but they have bite, too...readers who enjoy battles of wits will savor Vanden Heede’s dark comedy.” Publishers Weekly
Ages 6–9 210 mm x 148 mm 124 pages Paperback with flaps ISBN: 978-1-776570-37-9 Origin: The Netherlands
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AWARDS Winner of the Dutch Flag & Pennant Award 2015: From the jury report: “The collaboration between fiction, non-fiction, author and illustrator, provide a wealth of information, packaged in an attractive, expertly written, humorous animal story.” reviews “Gecko Press has delivered another sumptuous treasure that is as magical to read as it is to hold.” Sarah Gallgher, LIANZA ABOUT GECKO PRESS Gecko Press, founded in 2005, is a New Zealand-based independent publisher of curiously good children’s books. Gecko Press publish award winning books for kids. We produce books from around the world, international best selling books, and recommended books for children. For more information on Gecko Press, visit our website: www.geckopress.com