PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Graeme Base is one of the world's leading creators of picture books. His alphabet book, Animalia, received international acclaim when it was first published in 1986, and has achieved classic status with worldwide sales of more than 2 million copies. His most recent book, a novel for young readers called Truckdogs, is also available on audio from Bolinda. Graeme lives in Melbourne with his artist wife, Robyn, and their three children. Humphrey Bower is a gifted and versatile actor. Since obtaining a BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature at Oxford University, he has worked extensively in theatre, television and audiobook narration. Humphrey won the prestigious Audie Award (US) for his performance of The Family Frying Pan by Bryce Courtenay, and was shortlisted for an Audie Award for his performances of Gould's Book of Fish by Richard Flanagan and Brother Fish by Bryce Courtenay. Humphrey's sensitive and intelligent readings are highly regarded and he is well-known for his capacity to perform a variety of accents.
'This rhyming story is filled with magic.' (on My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch) -- Kids Book Review 'The tale is told in rhyming couplets and cleverly weaves in tech lingo and Scottish references ...' (on The Curse of the Vampire Robot) -- Children's Book Council of Australia's Reading Time
