"This story has the pace of a rocket ride. Told squarely through the voice of the young narrator, it has the depth of a novel, and a lovely dry wit." Julia Marshall, Publisher
Peter Schössow was born in Hamburg in 1953. He is one of the great contemporary picture book artists. He studied at the College of Design in Hamburg, and since then has worked as an illustrator of books, newspapers and advertisements. He has written and illustrated a large number of children’s books for which he has received numerous awards, including the German Children’s Literature Award twice and the Troisdorf picture book prize.
“A really interesting, charming book... It’s a good bedtime book,
and it will appeal to Dads.”
*Kate De Goldi, Radio NZ National*
"This delightful picture book looks simple but contains layers of
pleasure for the reader to unravel ... "
*The Source (AU)*
"There’s a lovely relationship between the older boy and his small
brother. A book to treasure and enjoy reading many times"
*The Weekend Sun (AU)*
"This delightful picture book looks simple but contains layers of
pleasure for the reader to unravel ... "
*The Source (AU)*
Deeply atmospheric, this picture book is something
different.
*The year's best books for young readers, The Independent*
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