The Bicycle
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Bicycle
By (Author) Colin Thompson
ABC Books
ABC Books
1st September 2011
Australia
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Cycling, rollerskating and skateboarding
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Countries, places, cultures and national i
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Work, politics and society
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Transport and vehicles
A823.00
Physical Properties
Hardback
32
Width 218mm, Height 305mm, Spine 9mm
384g
Description
In 2008, Colin Thompson visited Cambodia with Save the Children. Struck by the way the humble bicycle was central to so many people's lives, he was inspired to create The Bicycle, his second picture book for the charity. The Bicycle features separate illustrations from internationally acclaimed artists - including Quentin Blake, Shaun Tan, Tony Ross and Freya Blackwood - which celebrate the liberating joy of two wheels. Sprinkled throughout are delightful quotes from famous people, as well as quotes from Cambodian children such as 14-year-old Dany, who describes his bicycle as his 'best friend'. All royalties from the sale of The Bicycle will go to Save the Children, an organisation that works to improve the quality of children's lives around the world.
Author Bio
Colin Thompson is an internationally renowned author and illustrator who has won many awards for his words and pictures. In 2007, his book DUST was awarded Honour Book in the Children's Book Council Awards, and his 2009 picture book FEARLESS was a CBCA shortlisted title and a kids' choice award winner.
