“ Snake and Lizard is a precious book in the history of Gecko Press. It was our first New Zealand book, which went on to win Book of the Year, and the start of our partnership with Joy Cowley and Gavin Bishop.” Julia Marshall, Publisher
Two very different creatures learn about the give-and-take of friendship in this warm and funny story set in the desert. A much-loved, timeless classic.
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“ Snake and Lizard is a precious book in the history of Gecko Press. It was our first New Zealand book, which went on to win Book of the Year, and the start of our partnership with Joy Cowley and Gavin Bishop.” Julia Marshall, Publisher
Two very different creatures learn about the give-and-take of friendship in this warm and funny story set in the desert. A much-loved, timeless classic.
Description
Snake is elegant and calm, and a little self-centred; Lizard is exuberant and irrepressible. With its wisdom, acceptance and good humour, Snake and Lizard captures the essence of friendship. The stories are beautifully illustrated by Gavin Bishop in warm and clear colours of the desert.
Awards
Winner of New Zealand Post Children's Book of the Year 2008
Winner of New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards: Junior Fiction 2008
Winner of Storylines Notable New Zealand Books: Junior Fiction 2008
Critic Reviews
"Cowley’s funny, touching stories develop a whole cast of memorable characters around the two central desert-dwellers, whose lively, occasionally testy friendship embodies a wealth of wisdom about how to live with other people. Bishop’s simple pictures are amazingly expressive."
-- 50 Best Children’s Books of 2009, New Zealand Listener"I think it’s a genius book – the writer and illustrator are at the top of their game."
-- Kate de Goldi, National Radio New Zealand“A great read-aloud”
-- School Library Journal (US), starred review"Cowley’s funny, touching stories develop a whole cast of memorable characters around the two central desert-dwellers, whose lively, occasionally testy friendship embodies a wealth of wisdom about how to live with other people. Bishop’s simple pictures are amazingly expressive."
-- 51 Best Children’s Books of 2009, New Zealand Listener"I think it’s a genius book – the writer and illustrator are at the top of their game."
-- Kate de Goldi, National Radio New Zealand“A great read-aloud”
-- School Library Journal (US), starred reviewAbout the Author
Joy Cowley is one of New Zealand’s 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.
Gavin Bishop ONZM, Tainui, Ngāti Awa, is a leading New Zealand illustrator. He has published over 70 books internationally and been translated into 12 languages. He has written for television and theatre, as well as a libretti for the Royal New Zealand Ballet. His awards include New Zealand Children’s Picture Book of the Year in 1982, 1994, 2000 and 2013. In 2019, he was named the winner of the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement – Non Fiction.
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