Hurray for New Zealand picture books! And a huge hurray for Herbert. This is a gorgeous narrative made even more special by the fact that it is based on a true story set in our very own Marlborough Sounds. Herbert, a little dog well-loved by young Tim, is lost at sea after slipping from the deck of a boat. We all know that the Marlborough Sounds can be treacherous and cold - does Herbert survive? The artwork is superb; the use of colour and perspective is striking. The end papers contain maps, photos and newspaper clippings from the time of the real Herbert's disappearance which add visual interest and historic significance. A beautiful book. Highly recommended.
This book was very kindly donated to our library by the publishers (a huge thank you to Craig Potton Publishing in Nelson!)
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