The Extraordinary Mr Qwerty

(Hardback)

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Mr Qwerty worries that his ideas might seem strange...so he keeps them under his hat. But extraordinary ideas refuse to stay hidden for long.

Reviews

The extraordinary pencil drawings will have students exploring the unusual inventions for hours. -- Library Media Connection * Library Media Connection *
Australian author/illustrator Karla Strambinis work will remind adult readers of that time in a childs life when words dont matter as much as illustrations -- LA Times * LA Times *
Australian Strambinis people are reminiscent of English authorillustrator Raymond Briggs characters; they have a slightly old-fashioned appearance, aided by the predominantly black-and-white pencil illustrations with spot colour. These are imaginative, and highly detailed for those 5 and above there will be hours of looking, discussing and wondering in store. Clever and quirky, Mr Qwerty is likely to appeal to many adults, too. * Otago Daily Times *
A picture book that celebrates creativity and imaginationand the courage to share them. * Kirkus *

for those 5 and above
there will be hours of looking,
discussing and wondering in store.
Clever and quirky, Mr Qwerty is likely to
appeal to many adults, too.

* Otago Daily Times *
This book is a beautiful celebration of creativity and individuality. * Kids' Book Review *
This book is a wonderful read aloud, the simple narrative balanced by the complexity of the illustrations. * SAETA-Rhyllis Bignell *
Clever and Quirky * Reading Time *

Author Bio

Karla Strambini was born in Townsville, North Queensland, and currently lives in Melbourne. She did well at school, especially in English and Art, and went on to study the former at University. Before her degree was quite complete she had a baby girl and spent the next six years raising her to be a genius, then began all over again with a son. In-between planning birthday parties for her children, Karla tried to write a couple of picture books. She has since completed a Diploma of Visual Art. The Extraordinary Mr Qwerty is her first book.