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My Dad's a Birdman
Illustrated by Polly Dunbar
Join a father and daughter as they find their wings together in this funny, tender tale from a master of storytelling.
Lizzie and Dad live in a rainy town in the north of England. It’s just the two of them, and Auntie Doreen, who pops round to check Lizzie’s spellings and tell Dad he’s daft -- and make them nice hot dumplings. But today there’s something unusual going on: why is Dad building himself a pair of wings and studying the birds to see how they fly? The Great Human Bird Competition of course!
- "Toucing without being mawkish, David Almond's book is raw, poignant and ultimately hopeful. Polly Dunbar's illustrations are a visual joy." The Age.
- "This gem of a short illustrated novel is full of spark and life." Magpies Magazine.
About the author
David Almond is one of the most exciting children’s authors writing today. His acclaimed books include "Skellig", winner of the Whitbread Children’s Award and the Carnegie Medal and "The Fire-Eaters", winner of the Whitbread Award and the Smarties Gold Award.
About the illustrator
Polly Dunbar is a bright new talent in the world of children’s books. She is the author and illustrator of "Penguin" and also illustrated "Shoe Baby".
ISBN:
9781406313246
Imprint:
Walker Books
Distributor:
TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding:
Paperback
Release Date:
August 1, 2008
Dimensions:
150 x 230mm, 128pp
Stock Status:
Frontlist Title
Australian RRP:
$14.95
New Zealand RRP:
$16.99
Stock Level:
Low Stock