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Maya and Cat
By (Author) Caroline Magerl
Illustrated by Caroline Magerl
Walker Books Australia
Walker Books Australia
1st August 2018
Australia
Children
Fiction
Short-listed for NSW Premiers Literary Awards, Patricia Wrightson Prize for Childrens Literature 2019 (Australia)
Hardback
40
Width 252mm, Height 277mm
460g
Maya and Cat is an inspiring picture book about friendship and resilience from one of Australias most renowned authorillustrators.
On a roof, as wet as a seal, as grey as a puddle, Cat was rumbling, a rumbly purr. What does Cat want most Feather boas Pretty pink shoelaces A boatful of fish under a tiny tin sail or perhaps something much more valuable
Affectionate and evocative, Maya and Cat follows a childs kindly impulse to an unexpected conclusion.
Affectionate and evocative * Kids' Book Review *
With atmospheric watercolor washes and an indomitable and eccentrically styled protagonist, this is a story that even those skeptical of feline charms will find easy to love * Publisher's Weekly *
This book demonstrates the work of a gifted artist and story teller * Trevor Cairney Blog *
This is the ultimate cosy tale. A story of courage and friendship, set in a wild and stormy cityscape. Expressive and moody illustrations, gorgeous poetic language, and an ending that is just too sweet. * The Golden Adventures *
Maya & Cat is a lovely story with engaging illustrations for little people. * Blog of Dad *
Highly Recommended * ReadPlus *
There is so much to love about this book. Maya and Cat is a gorgeous book and highly recommended for anyone who has ever cared for a cat, or any animal for that matter. * Kids' Book Review *
Magerls language is beautifully poetic * Sharon Greenaway Reviews *
Caroline Magerl has a very distinctive style of illustration and this book does not disappoint. * Books & Publishing *
Caroline Magerl was born near Frankfurt in Germany and came to Australia when she was two. She lived on the yacht her family built until she was fourteen. In 2001 Caroline won the Children's Book Council of Australia Crichton Award for new talent in children's book illustration for her picture book Grandma's Shoes (written by Libby Hathorn). Since then she has been awarded a May Gibbs Fellowship and received an ASA children's picture book grant to work on her book Hasel and Rose. Nowadays she is a full-time artist, illustrator and printmaker. Maya and Cat is Caroline's first book with Walker.