Snake & Lizard by Joy Cowley

Snake & Lizard by Joy Cowley

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

"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 peopleBishop’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 review

Joy Cowley is one of New Zealand's most loved writers. She has an outstanding number of published books and awards. Gavin Bishop lives in Christchurch, New Zealand. He has exhibited internationally from Japan to the Czech Republic. His many local and international awards include: the NZ Post Book of the Year Award (four times); the Russell Clarke Medal for Illustration (twice); Grand Prize-winner of the NOMA Concours (Japan, 1984); and the Margaret Mahy Medal (2000).

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781776571994
ISBN 10	1776571991
Title	Snake & Lizard
Author	Joy Cowley
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Gecko Press
Year published	2018-01-01
Number of pages	144
Prizes	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
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.