Snake & Lizard
Anniversary Edition
Joy Cowley author Gavin Bishop illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Gecko Press
Published:6th Jul '07
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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
Snake and Lizard are a lovable, foolish pair, always arguing, embarking on unlikely enterprises and telling one another hotly contested tales - none of which behaviour lessens their affection for one another. A beautiful 10th birthday edition of this much-loved, timeless classic
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.
"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 re- 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
ISBN: 9781776571994
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144 pages