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The Dog on the Tuckerbox is the story of Lady and her master Bill. It is the story of Australia's pioneers; the bullockies who worked the rough tracks, and of one dog's unwavering loyalty to her master. From the award-winning author and illustrator of Queenie: One Elephant's Story.
About the Illustrator
Peter Gouldthorpe was born in Melbourne in 1954 and now lives in Tasmania. He is recognised as one of Australia's most versatile and skilful illustrators, adept at capturing and evoking the deepest emotions through his art, notably in picture books for older readers. Peter also paints landscapes, portraits and commissioned work, and designs stage sets. Peter has received many awards and commendations for his beautiful work, including the Children s Book Council Picture Book of the Year Award for First Light.
The Dog on the Tuckerbox is the story of Lady and her master Bill. It is the story of Australia's pioneers; the bullockies who worked the rough tracks, and of one dog's unwavering loyalty to her master. From the award-winning author and illustrator of Queenie: One Elephant's Story.
About the Illustrator
Peter Gouldthorpe was born in Melbourne in 1954 and now lives in Tasmania. He is recognised as one of Australia's most versatile and skilful illustrators, adept at capturing and evoking the deepest emotions through his art, notably in picture books for older readers. Peter also paints landscapes, portraits and commissioned work, and designs stage sets. Peter has received many awards and commendations for his beautiful work, including the Children s Book Council Picture Book of the Year Award for First Light.
Industry Reviews
... a dramatic and moving story of companionship and love, told with compassion for the animal at its centre and presented in images that will remain with the reader long after the book is closed... -- Stephanie Owen Reeder * The Canberra Times *
Like Queenie, this too has the feeling of a meticulous yet lovingly researched story. -- Hilary Adams * Bookseller+Publisher *
It is this relationship between master and dog that captures the Australian spirit and makes the book small in length, but huge in heart... -- Sarah Warne * Weekly Times *
A visual and literary delight... -- Sally Murphy * Aussie Reviews *
Working together, (Corinne and Peter) have timelessly re-created the social realism of this historical period to give new life to an iconic Australian folk tale. -- Chloe Mauger * Magpies *
The story is simply and emotively told, giving us insight into life of the bullockies who worked the rough tracks and to the loyalty of a special dog in times of hardship. -- Jennifer Melnik * Cherrabubble Magazine *
Like Queenie, this too has the feeling of a meticulous yet lovingly researched story. -- Hilary Adams * Bookseller+Publisher *
It is this relationship between master and dog that captures the Australian spirit and makes the book small in length, but huge in heart... -- Sarah Warne * Weekly Times *
A visual and literary delight... -- Sally Murphy * Aussie Reviews *
Working together, (Corinne and Peter) have timelessly re-created the social realism of this historical period to give new life to an iconic Australian folk tale. -- Chloe Mauger * Magpies *
The story is simply and emotively told, giving us insight into life of the bullockies who worked the rough tracks and to the loyalty of a special dog in times of hardship. -- Jennifer Melnik * Cherrabubble Magazine *
ISBN: 9781922077462
ISBN-10: 1922077461
Published: 1st January 2013
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 32
Audience: Children
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Country of Publication: AU
Dimensions (cm): 25 x 21 x 0.5
Weight (kg): 0.18
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