Today is Pet Day in Lily's class. All the kids bring in their pets - hermit crabs, parrots, mice, puppies, ferrets and ducks - but Lily brings her dragon. Class smarty-pants Courtney says to Lily that dragons are only in fairy tales so how could she have a dragon? However, when all the pets misbehave in the middle of the all-important pet parade, guess who (or what) saves the day?
This gorgeous and funny story about finding your voice is the first collaboration between two of Australia's leading picture book creators.
Read MoreClever, sweet and brilliant in every way - The West Australian on Gus Gordon's HERMAN AND ROSIE Gus Gordon s mixed media illustrations are amazing. - Reading Time Magazine on Gus Gordon's HERMAN AND ROSIE If there is such a thing as a perfect Australian picture book, this might be it. - Sydney s Child Magazine on Gus Gordon's HERMAN AND ROSIE Quirky, soulful and alive a book to treasure, like a favourite song. - Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief on Gus Gordon's HERMAN AND ROSIE a joy to read aloud - Magpies on Lisa Shanahan and Emma Quay's BEAR AND CHOOK BY THE SEA This book is a sheer delight. - Melbourne s Child Magazine on Lisa Shanahan and Emma Quay's BEAR AND CHOOK BY THE SEA