Max's Wagon
Publishing Details
Max's Wagon
By (Author) Barbro Lindgren
Illustrated by Eva Eriksson
Translated by Julia Marshall
Gecko Press
Gecko Press
1st July 2008
New Zealand
Classifications
Children
Fiction
839.7374
Physical Properties
32
Width 154mm, Height 165mm, Spine 7mm
143g
Description
Max takes Teddy, Dog and all his toys on a wagon ride-but he's in for a big surprise! This charming little book is full of drama, fun and humour. Max is an independent little character, full of energy and ideas. Young readers will love his everyday play and his friendship with Dog. This is a wonderful first book for toddlers. The author is perfectly attuned to play world of children and the illustrator captures all the delight and frustration of Max's attempts to get through the house and out into the garden without losing any of the toys loaded into his wagon. Dog is there to help-but can he be trusted Who took the cookie Barbro Lindgren's simple, but engaging text is accompanied by witty illustrations from her long-time collaborator, Eva Eriksson.
Author Bio
Barbro Lindgren is a pioneering children's author from Sweden. Her many awards include the Astrid Lindgren prize, the Nils Holgersson plaque and the Grand Prize of the Society for the Promotion of Literature. Eva Eriksson is one of the best-loved illustrators in Sweden, whose awards include the Astrid Lindgren prize and the August award. She is nominated for the international Hans Christian Andersen award 2007. Eva Eriksson has also illustrated All the Dear Little Animals (Gecko Press 2006).
