The Gobbledegook Book
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Gobbledegook Book
By (Author) Joy Cowley
Illustrated by Giselle Clarkson
Gecko Press
Gecko Press
1st October 2019
1st October 2019
New Zealand
Classifications
Children
Fiction
828.9208
Physical Properties
Hardback
88
Width 240mm, Height 280mm
Description
Joy Cowleys wordplay and humour shine in this landmark collection of stories, rhymes, nonsense and poems. The Gobbledegook Book collects favourites like Faster Faster and less-known treasures alongside the much-loved classics Greedy Cat and Nicketty-Nacketty Noo-Noo-Noo. The Gobbledegook Book is a perfect family read-aloud and one for early readers to snuggle up with.
Author Bio
Joy Cowley is one of New Zealands best-loved writers for children and adults, with an international reputation. She has won a multitude of awards and honours for her bestselling books, including the Prime Minister's Award for contribution to literature. She was shortlisted for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2018.
Giselle Clarkson is an illustrator and comic artist based in Wellington, New Zealand. She illustratedSecret World of Butterfliesby Courtney Sina Meredith (2017). She is best known for her illustrations for conservation and environmental projects, and of biscuitsCommon Household Biscuits of New Zealandwas a viral hit.
