A powerful and uplifting story about loving friendship, even through the hardest of times.
Christopher Cheng (Author)
Christopher Cheng is an award-winning children's fiction and non
fiction author. He dwells in an inner-city Sydney terrace and
presents to people of all ages at schools and festivals worldwide.
He has a Master of Arts in Children's Literature and was a Literacy
Ambassador for the Australian Federal Government. He is a member of
the International Advisory Council for SCBWI (Society of Children's
Book Writers and Illustrators) and an Ambassador for NCACL (the
National Centre for Australian Children's Literature).
His most recent picture book, Dragon Folding, is a tribute to his
neighbours and godson who give so freely of their love and
support.
Other picture books include Bear and Rat, lovingly written for his
amazing wife Bini, and illustrated by Stephen Michael King, which
has been published in many countries worldwide. One Tree,
illustrated by Bruce Whatley, was shortlisted in the NSW Premier's
Literary Awards, and is a CBCA Notable Book. One Child, illustrated
by Steven Woolman, won the Wilderness Society Environment Award for
Picture Books (Australia) and the Skipping Stones Honour Book
(USA). Christopher also worked with Sarah Davis on the critically
acclaimed picture book Sounds Spooky which won an Aurealis Award in
the picture book category and is a CBCA Notable Book.
Christopher is often heard to announce that he has the best job in
the world!
Stephen Michael King (Illustrator)
Stephen Michael King has been described as an artist who 'draws
from the inside out', and it is this gentle, intuitive truth that
gives heart and playfulness to his work. Stephen Michael King is an
internationally renowned, award-winning author and illustrator
whose career has spanned over thirty years, producing more that one
hundred titles. He has worked with a stable of Australia's best
children's book authors including Glenda Millard, Margaret Wild,
Nick Bland, Peter Carey and Tim Winton. Books that Stephen Michael
King has written and illustrated include- Three; Rainbow Bear; Mutt
Dog!; Leaf; and Milly, Jack and the Dancing Cat. His books have
been translated into over twenty languages, and he is frequently
honoured in children's book award categories - including winning
the CBCA Book of the year, and the Prime Minister's Literary Award.
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