This week is National Literacy and Numeracy Week. In the library we will be sharing a special book, Herman and Rosie, which was written and illustrated by Gus Gordon.
Gus Gordon is an illustrator and author. He grew up on a farm in northern NSW and, after leaving school, worked on cattle stations all over Australia before deciding to pursue a career in drawing.
Gus illustrated his first children's book in 1996 and has now illustrated and written over 70 books for children.
Gus's illustrations are known for their loose and energetic line work, mixed media and humour. His writing is always anthropomorphic—where animals take the place of humans in the narrative. He attributes this to his love of Wind in The Willows by Kenneth Grahame.
Gus's first picture book, Wendy, is about a motorcycle-riding stunt chicken and was selected as a Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Book in the 2010 Book of the Year Awards.
Gus lives with his wife and three children on the Northern beaches of Sydney.
Discover more about Gus Gordon, his writing and his illustrating on his exciting website.
Read reviews on Herman and Rosie and get a sneak peak at the book.
Watch the Auslan translation of Herman and Rosie. Use this fantastic translation simultaneous mass read during NLNW 2013.
Information and images taken from the NLNW website http://www.literacyandnumeracy.gov.au/national-celebration-literacy/read-australia
