October Kiwi Kids Books: Day 19

Share a NZ book for children or teens: that you are going to read next: 
 A lot of silly: a book of rhymes and nonsense. 
Written by Joy Cowley. 
Illustrated by David Barrow. 
Gecko Press, 2024.
ISBN 9781776575978. 

The fact this is a Joy Cowley collection is enough to sell it. 

But, the publicity around the book - and the launch - just make it even more irresistible. 

There was this article - content warnings in place - about her life, and this book. 

And, then this wonderful piece, after the launch. 

October Kiwi Kids Books: Day 12

Share a New Zealand book for children or teens: with a black-and-white illustration. 
The Silent One
Written by Joy Cowley.
Illustrated by Sherryl Jordan. 

Whitcoulls, 1981; ISBN 0723306303. 

Also published: Puffin, 1986; Puffin NZ, 2000. 

And, made into a movie in 1985. 

    

    

There were so many I could choose from - but I thought I'd share a blast from the past. 

Check out Joy's author picture!

And, this was one of Sherryl Jordan's first publications. We are so blessed that she focused on writing in the years to come.