RATS!
Written and illustrated by Gavin Bishop
Published by Random
House NZ Ltd
ISBN Hardback: 978-1-86941-902-8
- Shortlisted for the NZ Post Children’s Book Awards 2008
- Shortlisted for LIANZA Awards 2008
- CLFNZ Notable Book 2008
Rats! is a quirky, lively fun
story with stunning illustrations.
Polly Piper's house is infested with rats - they are everywhere. She calls
in an exterminator (closely resembling the Pied Piper) who leads them all
away.
When they go, Polly finds her life is empty and boring. Miserable, they
plead to come back - so of course Polly agrees - and they all live happily
ever
after!
This book stands out for its finely detailed and exciting illustrations
- they are beautiful and will give readers plenty to discover and delight in.
“It will come as no surprise that Rats! is wonderfully illustrated… very
recognizably Bishop’s style – full of detail and humour” - Waikato Times
“This was an instant favourite for the whole family – the eccentric
and detailed pictures are instantly captivating and make the perfect accompaniment
to this quirky variations of the Pied Piper classic… it’s another
masterpiece from a talented New Zealander.” -
Taranakai Daily News
“As one of Bishop’s most playful picture books, this utterly delightful
take on the Pied Piper story simply fizzes with visual humour… Superbly
produced, generously sized and packed with comically detailed double-page spreads,
Rats! is that rare thing: a seamless weave of illustration and text that will
certainly endure multiple rereading” – Dominion
Post
“Lively and exciting children’s book” – NZ
Woman’s
Weekly
