Author(s): Joy Cowley; Giselle Clarkson

Picture | Aotearoa New Zealand | Gecko Press

The tiny woman makes a coat of leaves with the help of friends in this vibrant, rhyming tale. The trees, geese, porcupine, horse, and plants all share something so the tiny woman can snip, snip, snip and stitch, stitch, stitch a coat to keep herself warm.

Resourcefulness and friendship are at the heart of this simple, rhythmic poem by one of the world's best children's writers. Buoyant and satisfying to read aloud, this small book will leave the reader snug as a bug.

Review:

"An inventive and delightful tale that evokes Thumbelina, The Borrowers, and other beloved wee characters." -- Kirkus Reviews

"A new favourite cosy read to add to my collection ... Giselle Clarkson's evocative illustrations tell another story of the powers of collectivism." - The Times

"This beautiful book is comfort at its very best." - Paula Green, Poetry Box

Author Biography:

Joy Cowley is one of New Zealand's best-loved writers for children and adults, with an international reputation. She has won a multitude of awards and honours for her bestselling books, including the Prime Minister's Award for contribution to literature. She was shortlisted for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2018.

Giselle Clarkson is an illustrator and comic artist based in Wellington, New Zealand. She illustrated Egg and Spoon: An Illustrated Cookbook by Alexandra Tylee and The Gobbledegook Book: A Joy Cowley Anthology.