Mac the Dog Man
Author(s): Elizabeth Vercoe
Described as delightful and thoroughly engaging, this book about the real life Mac (who's in his eighth decade) just begged to be written. It was completely inspired by the captivating image of 82-year old Mac walking six dogs on leads, pushing a seventh in a red children's buggy on his morning river stroll. Picture him rounding the corner on a gravel path, majestic gum trees behind, morning mist just rising...and you have the genesis of Mac the Dog Man. Mac walks other people's dogs in all kinds of weather. He collects them en route and his magical handling skills mean that he can do his other favourite thing - which is to stop and have a yarn with the people he meets. The book has been designed for both pre and beginning readers. It contains fresh vibrant full colour water illustrations alongside fun scribbly line drawings. Rhythm, humour and repetition will engage and hold both young and old readers.
Product Information
Award winning title - Bookvana Best non-fiction Children's Picture Book 2016. Engaging words and illustrations to captivate both pre and beginning readers. Wide appeal - for lovers of dogs, people, stories and gentle walks by the river. Testimonials: "I read your story to my class today and they loved it, joining in by the end." Val, prep teacher, Melbourne. "Have a look. It's great. Our new favourite!" Collins books and ABC Centre Croydon. "A very charming picture book." Harpercollins Australia.
Elizabeth Vercoe is a freelance artist and author based in Melbourne. In 2016 Mac the Dog Man was awarded 'Best non-fiction picture book' by Bookvana USA. In 2005 'The Grief Book - Strategies for Young People' with Kerry Abramowski was a CBCA Honour Book. With an MA in Creative writing, Liz has published articles and illustrations for educational, parenting, community magazines eg: Mask, Barefoot, Living Now and Cornerstone Journal. Recently published are research pieces for Butterfly Studio, Nillumbik Shire Council; academic articles for Bukker Tillibil Swinburne University; contribution to Child and Family Social Work Journal, Centre for Youth Mental Health University of Melbourne. Liz devised 'Adventure with Colour' art workshops for CanTeen Vic and for Bushfire recovery programs, receiving a Queen's Trust Award for the former. Reference group of Nillumbik Artists Open Studios. Golden Key New Member award for 'superior scholastic attainments and outstanding community service 2012.' Art awards including first prizes and people's choice. Artworks acquired private and corporate collections in Australia and abroad
General Fields
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- : Elizabeth Vercoe
- : Elizabeth Vercoe
- : May 2016
- : 250mm X 200mm
- : Australia
- : books
Special Fields
- : Elizabeth Vercoe
- : Paperback
- : English
- : 32
- : Full colour picture book
