Ducks for Dark Times

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Ducks for Dark Times by Michael Leunig offers a heartfelt and whimsical collection of cartoons and reflections that encourage readers to find moments of joy and introspection even amid life's challenges. Through gentle humour and vibrant illustrations, the book serves as a companion for navigating life's ups and downs with resilience and hope. It inspires a contemplative journey that appeals to both the heart and the mind, capturing the essence of finding light in dark times.
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Ducks for Dark Times

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Ducks for Dark Times is a hilarious, uplifting shot in the arm from Michael Leunig, an antidote to the prevailing madness.

A collection of cartoons about many strange and lovely things: kind words for dark days; simple poems concerning wonderful mysteries; reflections on sadness, joy, dismay, sanity, soup and beauty. Also: doubts, confessions, laments and tributes.

Spirited depictions of dogs, ducks, teapots and trees, with various peculiar attempts to shine some light on dark and troubled times.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143788577

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 October 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 223.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Michael Leunig has been drawing and writing for Australian newspapers since 1965. He was born in Melbourne and now lives on a farm in north-eastern Victoria. His work has been widely published overseas, and has been adapted in Australia for television, theatre and radio. His many titles include The Penguin Leunig, The Travelling Leunig, Ramming the Shears, Everyday Devils and Angels, You and Me, Short Notes from the Long History of Happiness, Why Dogs Sniff Each Other's Tails, Goatperson and Other Tales, The Curly Pyjama Letters, The Stick, Poems, Strange Creature and The Lot.

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