Mister Whistler by Margaret Mahy

Mister Whistler by Margaret Mahy

A hilarious, lively picture book by two of the luminaries of New Zealand children's books. Absentminded Mister Whistler always has a song in his head and a dance in his feet. In a rush to catch the train, he is so distracted he loses his ticket. Is it in the bottom pockets of his big coat or the top pockets of his jacket? Perhaps he slipped it into his waistcoat... Where is Mister Whistler's ticket?

"This sprightly, whimsical tale will induce plenty of giggles and start toes to tapping…This romp fits in beautifully with Mahy’s other wacky picture books"

-- Kirkus Reviews (US)

"This is a fun story, with vivid and unusual pictures and an engaging characterWe love it!"

-- The Guardian (UK)

"This is a fun, endearing and beautifully composed book by two stars of the children’s book world… Their skill and attention to detail is evident in every page. A whimsical, light-hearted read that’s guaranteed to engage younger readers and put a smile on your face too."

-- Kids Book review

"This sprightly, whimsical tale will induce plenty of giggles and start toes to tapping…This romp fits in beautifully with Mahy’s other wacky picture books"

-- Kirkus Reviews (US)

"This is a fun story, with vivid and unusual pictures and an engaging character. We love it!"

-- The Guardian (UK)

"This is a fun, endearing and beautifully composed book by two stars of the children’s book world… Their skill and attention to detail is evident in every page. A whimsical, light-hearted read that’s guaranteed to engage younger readers and put a smile on your face too."

-- Kids Book review

Margaret Mahy is one of the world's best and most famous children's authors. She was born in Whakatane in 1936, and wrote her first story at the age of seven. She has gone on to win numerous honours for her books. Author lives in Banks Peninsula, New Zealand. Gavin Bishop is equally distinguished as author and illustrator. He has exhibited internationally, from Japan to Czechoslovakia, and was an international judge for the 2003 NOMA Concours competition for Children's Picture Book Illustration.

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ISBN 13	9781877467912
ISBN 10	187746791X
Title	Mister Whistler
Author	Margaret Mahy
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Gecko Press
Year published	2012-10-05
Number of pages	32
Prizes	Winner of Best Picture Book Award 2013 (New Zealand), Winner of St. Mary's Book Award 2014 (Japan), Joint winner of Notable Book of the Year 2013 (New Zealand), Runner-up for Best Illustrated Book Award 2013 (New Zealand)
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.