Lucinda Gifford – författare

Living the beach life and riding the swells. Practising backstroke and digging up shells.Dining on oysters and fancy ice cream... Valerie knew she was living the dream.Suddenly, Valerie heard urgent cries. Hastily, Valerie grabbed a disguise. 'What missing doggie? I don't think that's me...I'm on an adventure with lots more to see!'All over Australia and all around the world, people fell in love with Valerie - the bold-hearted dachshund who escaped a campground on Kangaroo Island and roamed the wilderness for over 500 days before being reunited with her loving owners. In this gloriously warm-hearted romp of a picture book, bestselling author and illustrator Lucinda Gifford has imagined Valerie's adventures and brought them to vivid and hilarious life, as she befriends dolphins, eats her fill, and explores the wilds... before finding her way safely home again.Why you will love Valerie: - Full of grit, determination, curiosity and joy (and a keen interest in sausages), Valerie is a hero for the ages. - Told in rollicking and delightful rhyme, this picture book is perfect to read aloud at bedtime, or anytime. - Everyone who was glued to the true story of Valerie's escapades on Kangaroo Island will enjoy this fanciful retelling of a very Australian story. - Worthy to join the classic canon of famous picture book dogs, like Hairy Maclary and Harry the Dirty Dog. - A true classic in the making This is an independent and unofficial work, not authorised by, or associated with, the subject.

Duck duck ... moose?A hilarious and heartwarming story about finding friends in unexpected places from the creator of Valerie: Australia's Bravest Sausage Dog.With simple words and repetition to promote early word acquisition and turn taking, Duck Duck Moose is perfect for reading aloud again and again.A fun reading experience with babies and toddlers, who will be delighted by the antics of the mischievous moose and entranced by the bright and engaging illustrations. 'It is the facial expressions and body language of the animals that carry the storyline in this clever and entertaining tale about forming friendships and trying to fit in.' - Canberra Times This book is perfect for: - babies and toddlers who love to laugh - a fun book gift for littlies - encouraging first words