Snake always wants to be first in all things,
especially having his name before Lizard’s on the notice board advertising
their help services. Lizard feels it’s time for a reshuffle of their
partnership. He’s fed up with Snake’s bossy attitude.
Democracy is a word bounced about, much to Snake’s distaste. Thankfully, their mutual ideals remain the same. Helping others is their aim, and still at the set cost of big help, one egg; little help, one beetle.
Democracy is a word bounced about, much to Snake’s distaste. Thankfully, their mutual ideals remain the same. Helping others is their aim, and still at the set cost of big help, one egg; little help, one beetle.
Although the two constantly bicker, they treasure their friendship, strange as it seems. There are times when Lizard’s constant prattle causes friction, and Snake wishes for quiet. When put to the test, he chooses sound over silence.
When the pair’s livelihood is threatened by Doctor
Grey Rabbit who has won over their clients, Lizard steps up with an
unbelievable and clever suggestion to get them back.
Highly entertaining is the hilarious episode of the
message that becomes a Chinese Whisper.
This third book about Snake and Lizard is again filled
with adventures and challenges, mixed with competition for resources. The importance
of community, and survival in the natural world, is also addressed along with
family and sacrifice, and knowing when to say no.
I love the duality of Joy Cowley’s stories which to
me, always represent the thoughts, actions and emotions of humans and animals.
Gavin Bishop instinctively brings Crowley’s text to
life. His wonderful watercolour and pen drawings reflect the characters with
astonishing accuracy.
Title:
Helper and Helper
Author:
Joy Cowley
Illustrator:
Gavin Bishop
Publisher:
Gecko Press, $19.99
Publication
Date: February 2017
Format:
Paperback
ISBN:
9781776571055
For
ages: 6 - 8
Type:
Junior Fiction