Publisher's synopsis
A joyful story about moving house and embracing change from a much-loved, award-winning team.
This is the last time I’ll fish in this river.
This is the last time I’ll run through these trees.
This is the last time I’ll dream by this fire …
Goodbye, old house. Goodbye.
A heartwarming story of letting go and starting anew, of moving from the country to the city, with a unique illustration style that allows room and space for the reader’s imagination.
Awards
- Honour Book Best Early Childhood Book, CBCA Awards 2020 AU
Margaret Wild is one of Australia’s most-loved picture book authors.
She has written over twenty books, many of which have appeared in foreign editions. All have been highly acclaimed. Jenny Angel (which was inspired by her brother’s death at the age of seven), illustrated by Anne Spudvilas, Fox, illustrated by Ron Brooks and The Very Best of Friends, illustrated by Julie Vivas are all winners of the CBC Picture Book of the Year Award. Her most recent picture book with Penguin is The Treasure Box.
Margaret was born in Eshowe, a small town in South Africa. She now lives in Sydney.
Photo courtesy of Penguin Random House Australia
Ann James is an award-winning children’s book illustrator who has collaborated with many authors and publishers to illustrate over 60 books. She works in a variety of mediums including pen and ink, watercolour, soft pastels, charcoal and collage. With her partner Ann Haddon, Ann established Books Illustrated in 1988, a gallery focused on promoting Australian picture books and their creators. Together they were awarded the 2000 Pixie O’Harris Award for Distinguished service to Australian Children’s Literature. In 2003 Ann received the Dromkeen Medal. Ann is a founding Board member of the Australian Children’s Literature Alliance. She lives and works in Melbourne, Australia.
Photo courtesy of Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing
