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ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Kingsley, a low slung and long-coated canine of indeterminate breed, decides to own a human. Certainly not a decision to be taken at all lightly, because there are many things that need to be considered. He tries out a variety of them, before he meets one that intrigues him, and follows her home. But is she really the right one for him? A charming tale with a rather adorable dog and a feisty young lass - and of course, a happy ending! Illustrations full of movement and small details that add to the wit of the story. Lindy
Kingsley had decided to own a human. This was not a decision to be taken lightly. After all, owning a human is a responsibility.
Gabriel Evans is an author and illustrator of picture books, including The Cute Penguin. He illustrates his own books as well as illustrating for several acclaimed authors. His books have been sold in Australia and the USA. Gabriel travels around Australia visiting schools in capital cities and remote communities in the Pilbara and the Kimberley, where he offers creative illustration and picture book workshops. He creates his stories in a messy studio near a river where he drinks tea and grows oak trees.
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Kingsley, a low slung and long-coated canine of indeterminate breed, decides to own a human. Certainly not a decision to be taken at all lightly, because there are many things that need to be considered. He tries out a variety of them, before he meets one that intrigues him, and follows her home. But is she really the right one for him? A charming tale with a rather adorable dog and a feisty young lass - and of course, a happy ending! Illustrations full of movement and small details that add to the wit of the story. Lindy
The combination of Evans's action-packed drawings of a dog on a mission and short, sharp language, reflective of a curious dog's thoughts, works brilliantly to emanate humour, warmth and wonderment. A Human for Kingsley leads the reader on a playful journey of finding friendship and understanding reciprocity. --Books + Publishing Delicate earth-toned illustrations rely on fine, sketchy outlines, pale color highlights, and all-white backgrounds to humorously flesh out the spare text. . . . An endearing, visually rib-tickling ode to best friends. --Kirkus Reviews on Ollie and Augustus Sweet and spare, the illustrations convey large feelings. --Booklist on Ollie and Augustus
