The Gavin Bishop Treasury
The Gavin Bishop Treasury
The Gavin Bishop Treasury
The Gavin Bishop Treasury is a very special hardback collection that brings together ten classic children's stories for young readers to treasure, all beautifully written and illustrated by the multiple-award-winning New Zealand author Gavin Bishop. This extensive volume, comprising over two hundred pages of fabulous storytelling and stunning artwork, is a delightful gift for any child and a perfect addition to any family's bookshelf.
Within the pages of this enchanting treasury, young readers will uncover four of Gavin Bishop's delightful original tales. Meet the beloved character Mrs McGinty, whose drab life takes an unexpected turn when a peculiar plant starts growing rapidly in her yard, making her an instant sensation. Follow the whimsical story of a rainbow-chasing sheep on a colourful adventure. Experience the dreams of a little rabbit who longs to see the sea, and discover the tale of a bear who defies nature and decides to skip his winter sleep.
Adding a twist to traditional tales, Gavin Bishop retells six classic fairy tales with his signature humour and enchanting illustrations. Find out how the crafty Mr Fox attempts to fill his empty food sack, delight in the gloriously illustrated exploits of The Three Little Pigs, and enjoy the hilarious retelling of Rats!, where Mrs Polly Piper enlists the help of the dashing, accordion-playing Rapscallion Claw to deal with a mischievous rodent infestation.
This beautiful hardback gift collection is designed to captivate and entertain families of all ages, providing the perfect opportunity to snuggle up and read together. Each story is brought alive with Gavin Bishop's exquisite artwork, making this anthology a treasury to be cherished for years to come.
The ten gorgeous stories included in this treasury are:
- Mrs McGinty and the Bizarre Plant
- Bidibidi
- Mr Fox
- Chicken Licken
- A Apple Pie
- The Three Little Pigs
- Little Rabbit and the Sea
- Stay Awake, Bear!
- The Three Billy Goats Gruff
- Rats!
The Gavin Bishop Treasury will become a beloved collection in any household, inviting children to enter a world of imagination and wonder, guided by Gavin Bishop's masterful storytelling and artistic brilliance.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781776957385
Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ)
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 15 October 2024
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Picture Puffin
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 1.0mm
Width: 1.0mm
Height: 1.0mm
Weight: 1g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Gavin Bishop (Tainui, Ngati Awa) is a highly acclaimed children's book author and illustrator of more than 70 books, whose work ranges from original stories to retellings of Maori myths, European fairy stories, and nursery rhymes. He has won the supreme Margaret Mahy Book of the Year Award a record five times - and most recently in 2022 with his ATUA- Maori Gods and Heroes, which also won the Elsie Locke Award for Non-fiction and the Russell Clark Award for Illustration. The Storylines Gavin Bishop Award for Picture Book Illustration was established in his name in 2009 to encourage emergent illustrators. Gavin lives and works in Christchurch, New Zealand. See more about him and his work at www.gavinbishop.com.
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