The Gobbledegook Book is the kind of book that will be passed down generations of a family – timeless, joyous and heavy with memories.

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The Gobbledegook Book: A Joy Cowley Anthology

Joy Cowley’s favourite stories, poems and nonsense rhymes collected and reillustrated in a hardback gift volume for the family to treasure.

Illustrated by Giselle Clarkson

ISBN: JoyCowleyAnthology Categories: , , , , , , , ,

  • Description

    Joy Cowley’s wordplay and humour shine in this landmark collection of stories, rhymes, nonsense and poems.
    The Gobbledegook Book collects favourites like ‘Faster Faster’ and less-known treasures alongside the much-loved classics ‘Greedy Cat’ and ‘Nicketty-Nacketty Noo-Noo-Noo’.

    The Gobbledegook Book is a perfect family read-aloud and one for early readers to snuggle up with.


  • Book Details

    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Reader Age 2-5 year, 5-7 year, 6-8 year
    Book Size
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  • Reviews

    1. The Source

      Joy Cowley is a genius with words, and this anthology is a reminder of her skill and originality.The exuberant colour illustrations are by Giselle Clarkson. According to Joy Cowley, these pictures are ‘mad and scrumptious’.

    2. Magpies Magazine (AUS)

      Cowley’s text is pitch perfect as always, a master of rhythm and rhyme and the ability to take small everyday moments and make them special…Giselle has a style all her own and has maximised her capacity for loose lines and scribbly colouring… allowing the textures to bring more touches of impulse and life to each character.

    3. NZ Book Lovers

      The Gobbledegook Book is the kind of book that will be passed down generations of a family – timeless, joyous and heavy with memories.


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