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The Last Peach

By Gus Gordon
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The Last Peach, a charming children's book by Gus Gordon, follows two indecisive insects debating over whether to eat the season's last, most tempting peach. As they ponder, themes of decision-making, temptation, and friendship unfold within delightful illustrations, making it a gentle tale filled with humour and visual wonder.
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You might enjoy this delightful tale if you have a taste for whimsical stories that combine charm and warmth, paired with quirky illustrations. It's perfect for children who love stories about friendship, decision-making, and appreciating the little things in life, all wrapped up in a playful and imaginative style.

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The Last Peach

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From internationally award-winning picture book creator Gus Gordon comes this delightful story about friendship and sharing.

One fine summer's day, two bugs discover the most beautiful peach of the season and are faced with a dilemma... Who should eat it?

In The Last Peach, find out what happens next in this charming tale of decision-making and camaraderie.

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The Last Peach by Gus Gordon is praised for its charming illustrations and delightful storytelling. Reviewers appreciate its humour and the gentle life lesson embedded in its narrative, making it a favourite for both children and adults who enjoy the whimsical artwork and engaging dialogues between characters.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780670078912

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 April 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Viking Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 227.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 375g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Gus Gordon Penguin Books

About the Author

Gus Gordon is an internationally acclaimed illustrator and author. He has illustrated and written over 80 books for children. His illustrations are known for their loose and energetic line work, mixed media and humour. His writing is always anthropomorphic. He attributes this to his love of Kenneth Grahame's Wind in The Willows. Gus's first picture book, Wendy, was a Notable Book in the 2010 Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Picture Book of the Year Awards. His second picture book, Herman and Rosie, now published in twelve countries, has been internationally acclaimed and awarded. Somewhere Else was published by Penguin Random House Australia in 2016. The Last Peach will be published by Penguin Random House Australia in 2018.

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