PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Andrew McDonald is the author of Hello Twigs and Real Pigeons. He lives on Wurundjeri Country, in Melbourne, Australia, where he makes up stories and writes them down. He loves writing books that make kids laugh, gasp and wonder about the world. His books have been shortlisted for prizes such as the Australian Book Industry Awards, the Readings Children’s Book Prize, and the YABBA, KOALA and KROC children’s choice book awards. In his spare time, Andrew likes to read books, eat cake and jump on the bed. Sometimes, all at once! Ben Wood is not a woody twig, even though his name implies it. He is actually the illustrator of Hello Twigs and Real Pigeons. Fun! He has illustrated many other books, and is drawn to stories that are funny and heartfelt. When not drawing Ben likes to read, eat overstuffed burritos, swim, run and walk his energetic dogs. Ben’s books have been included on the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s ‘Notables’ lists, and shortlisted for the Readings Children’s Book Prize and the Australian Book Industry Awards. When not in the studio, Ben speaks in schools and runs workshops about illustration. He lives in Naarm/Melbourne.
