A Friend For George

Gabriel Evans

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Puffin
02 May 2023

Children's & Educational; Picture books; Picture storybooks

A charming and heartwarming story about finding a friend and discovering what friendship and being a truly good friend is all about.

'A poignant, wonderfully illustrated story of true friendship.' Sunday Telegraph 'A seriously heart-warming and special book that tops the list of most beautiful stories of the year. Ideal for all children from the age of four and up.' Books + Publishing 'Highly recommended . . . readers will be entranced.' Fran Knight, ReadPlus George likes living by the sea, but he often feels lonely. He'd like to have a friend - someone to talk to, someone to share stories with and someone to laugh with. As that's what friends do!

When he meets Claude the fish, George finally discovers the joys of having a special friend, as well as learning what it means to be a good friend to someone

. . . for if you are, the rewards are bountiful! 'Gabriel Evans is fast becoming one of the most consistently delightful Australian picture book creators of recent years.' Books + Publishing

By: Gabriel Evans
Imprint: Puffin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 311mm, Width: 237mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 442g
ISBN: 9781761046506
ISBN 10: 1761046500
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 02 May 2023
Recommended Age: From 0 to 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gabriel Evans is a Western Australian children's book author and illustrator. Working primarily in watercolour and pencil, he creates books from a small studio near a river, surrounded by oak trees. His books are published internationally and translated in three languages. Blue Flower by Sonya Hartnett, his first picture book with Penguin Random House, was shortlisted for the CBCA Picture Book of the Year in 2022. A Friend for George is his latest picture book, publishing in 2023. Gabriel is an avid tea drinker and sketchbook scribbler.