The Wheelbarrow Express

Heartfelt in its depiction of the love between Pa and Tommy, the tale is brimming with their shared support and affection. * ReadPlus *
The young whippersnapper and zestful oldie share a wonderful relationship. Tommy adores his Pa and everything that he does for him and this is reciprocated by a Pa who has the most loveliest of ways with with his grandson. Pa’s mannerisms, the way he interacts with Tommy, the humour he brings to every situation, the comfort he provides, his energy and enthusiasm, it is all wonderfully uplifting and leaves you with that warm fuzzy feeling inside… A sweet, endearing and very appealing read. * A Word About Books *
Upon opening this story, I was transported back to my childhood holidays spent with my Nan and Pop – the animals, gardens, collecting and treasure hunting, nature adventures, and the sadness of saying goodbye. This book captures the special love and bond between a child and their grandparent in a warm and heartfelt way. * Reading Time *

Sue Whiting is an award-winning children’s and YA author and editor who has worked in publishing for over twenty years. Sue was senior commissioning editor and publishing manager for Walker Books Australia for many years before leaving in 2016 to concentrate on her writing. As a storyteller and schools’ performer, Sue has informed, inspired and entertained thousands of kids across the country. She is also a freelance children’s book editor and writing coach, and the author of numerous books, including the bestselling Missing, the acclaimed The Book of Chance and a number of CBCA Notable Books. Sue’s latest books are Pearly and Pig and the Great Hairy Beast, the first in a new junior fiction series, and the narrative nonfiction picture book The Echidna Near my Place, illustrated by Cate James.

Cate James is a full-time illustrator, and when she’s not drawing for children’s books, she likes to find different ways to be an artist. She volunteers with ArtEx at the Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick, and teaches art to primary-aged children. She also works as a printmaking technician at UNSW. Cate has illustrated over 30 books for publishers in the UK, US and Australia and was awarded the Penguin Random House Illustrators’ Showcase Award in 2019. Cate moved to Australia from Scotland, where she studied Printmaking and Illustration at Edinburgh College of Art. She is now living in the Northern Beaches of Sydney with her husband and her sausage dog Sebastian.

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