The Dog on the Tuckerbox

The Dog on the Tuckerbox
ISBN: 9781922077462
Publication Date: 1 January 2013

New paperback edition of this classic tale.

The Dog on the Tuckerbox is the story of Lady and her master Bill. It is the story of Australia's pioneers; the bullockies who worked the rough tracks, and of one dog's unwavering loyalty to her master. From the award-winning author and illustrator of Queenie: One Elephant's Story.

About the Illustrator

Peter Gouldthorpe was born in Melbourne in 1954 and now lives in Tasmania. He is recognised as one of Australia's most versatile and skilful illustrators, adept at capturing and evoking the deepest emotions through his art, notably in picture books for older readers. Peter also paints landscapes, portraits and commissioned work, and designs stage sets. Peter has received many awards and commendations for his beautiful work, including the Children s Book Council Picture Book of the Year Award for First Light.