Gabriel Evans

If you thought sharing was hard, try lending someone all your favorite things. Wouldn't it be fun to have a friend living right next door to you? Well, as Norton discovers, it can certainly pose some challenges when that friend wants to borrow all your favorite things, even your special fuzzy slippers. This is a story about setting limits and learning to accept you friends, flaws and all. It introduces readers to the important skill of boundary-setting in a funny, accessible way that will help them share and borrow without regrets. A Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Book. “Readers who have been in Norton’s or the bear’s shoes will emerge enlightened. A sound lesson in making friends—and setting boundaries.” Kirkus Reviews

Kingsley has decided to get a job. This is not a decision to be taken lightly. After all, a job is a BIG responsibility. But finding the right kind of job is much harder than Kingsley expected. Some jobs are tricky for paws. Some jobs are difficult to understand. And some just don't seem to appreciate a dog's work ethic the way they should. Will Kingsley ever find a job that is exactly right? A sweet, tender and deeply funny story about the power of friendship, belonging, and one dog's mission to find the perfect job.

Kingsley had decided to own a human. This was not a decision to be taken lightly. After all, owning a human is a responsibility. But finding the right kind of human is much harder than Kingsley expected. Some are too bossy. Some are too busy. And some just don't seem to appreciate a dog the way they should. Will Kingsley ever find a human that is exactly right? A sweet, tender and deeply funny story about the power of friendship, and one dog's mission to find his perfect person.

Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery? Or is it just annoying? Norton just wants to be unique. The bear wants to be just like him. This is definitely going to be a problem. This hilarious read-aloud explores every child's least favorite form of admiration: copying. It also helps readers deal with the sensitive topics of conformity, individuality, and belonging in an accessible, kid-friendly way. Ultimately, setting boundaries should be empowering for kids, just like it is for Norton. "With a message sure to resonate with both trend setters and follower, this story will have wide appeal, especially for those with time to savor the artwork." Booklist, starred reviewHeartwarming and humorous, as well as filled with rewarding discussion opportunities, this is a valuable addition to all collections." School Library JournalShortlisted for the Children's Book of Australia Picture Book of the Year!" The humour will grab children.... This is a simple, meaningful and visually stunning book that reminds us all that what we look like on the outside doesn’t matter nearly so much as what we are like on the inside." ReadPlus, highly recommended

Berättarjaget i ALMA-pristagaren Sonya Hartnetts nya bilderbok vill inte gå till skolan, är rädd att göra fel och att inte vara lika bra som alla andra. När mamma till slut sätter ord på känslan att vara annorlunda börjar barnet fundera över sin egen roll och kommer fram till att annorlunda kan vara något bra och att det annorlunda gör världen underbar - som en blå blomma på ett fält av gula blommor. En blå blomma är Sonya Hartnetts första bilderbok på svenska, och hennes första samarbete med den australiensiske illustratören Gabriel Evans. För översättningen står Helena Ridelberg.