Patrick McDonnell meets Gus Gordon in this hilarious read-aloud about copying and boundary setting.


Award Recognition: This is one of six titles shortlisted for the Children's Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year, a prestigious award whose prior winners have included Shaun Tan, Anna Walker, Alison Lester, and Freya Blackwood. Gabriel Evans has also received the inaugural SCBWI Australia Illustrator Award for Established Illustrators.


Explores Copying: Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery, or is it just annoying? This is an issue that's VERY important to the target age group, as they learn to set boundaries.


Empowers readers: This story shows readers that it's okay to tell their friends when they're upset and to work out a resolution.


Funny, funny, funny: Gabriel Evans is great at exploring kid-relevant issues with humor and heart.


Proactive Author: Gabriel spends a significant portion of the year touring, visiting schools and bookstores and running art workshops for kids.


Strong Package: Cover features spot lamination, and the artwork, which is printed on uncoated paper, is filled with details to explore.