My First Car was Red
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
My First Car was Red
By (Author) Peter Schssow
Illustrated by Peter Schssow
Gecko Press
Gecko Press
1st August 2011
New Zealand
Classifications
Children
Fiction
833.92
Physical Properties
Paperback
40
Width 254mm, Height 264mm, Spine 5mm
220g
Description
Grandpa brought me a surprise. For you, he said. It was rusty. Really rusty. But you could tell what it was a little car! Exactly my size. Diesel or gas I asked Grandpa. Sweat, he said.
Reviews
A really interesting, charming book... Its a good bedtime book, and it will appeal to Dads. -- Kate De Goldi, Radio NZ National
"This delightful picture book looks simple but contains layers of pleasure for the reader to unravel ... " -- The Source (AU)
"Theres a lovely relationship between the older boy and his small brother. A book to treasure and enjoy reading many times" -- The Weekend Sun (AU)
"This delightful picture book looks simple but contains layers of pleasure for the reader to unravel ... " -- The Source (AU)
Deeply atmospheric, this picture book is something different.
-- The year's best books for young readers, The IndependentAuthor Bio
Peter Schssow was born in Hamburg in 1953. He is one of the great contemporary picture book artists. He studied at the College of Design in Hamburg, and since then has worked as an illustrator of books, newspapers and advertisements. He has written and illustrated a large number of childrens books for which he has received numerous awards, including the German Childrens Literature Award twice and the Troisdorf picture book prize.
