Gabriel Evans is an author and illustrator of picture books,
including The Cute Penguin. He illustrates his own books as well as
illustrating for several acclaimed authors. His books have been
sold in Australia and the USA.
Gabriel travels around Australia visiting schools in capital cities
and remote communities in the Pilbara and the Kimberley, where he
offers creative illustration and picture book workshops.
He creates his stories in a messy studio near a river where he
drinks tea and grows oak trees.
"The point of view in this book makes it a standout. Kingsley is
well drawn, both literally and figuratively, and the result is a
hilarious tale. Readers will fall in love with this dog and his
single-minded determination to find his perfect partner. VERDICT
This very funny and endearing read-aloud should be invited into
every children's room with open arms." -- STARRED REVIEW School
Library Journal
"Whimsical details tucked into the pencil and watercolor
illustrations."--Foreword Reviews
"Children will be gratified by the touching conclusion to this
Australian import that explores feelings and relationships.
Grown-ups sharing this tender story might help children volunteer
their own experiences making new friends."--Kirkus Reviews
"The combination of Evans's action-packed drawings of a dog on a
mission and short, sharp language, reflective of a curious dog's
thoughts, works brilliantly to emanate humour, warmth and
wonderment. A Human for Kingsley leads the reader on a playful
journey of finding friendship and understanding reciprocity."
--Books + Publishing "Delicate earth-toned illustrations rely on
fine, sketchy outlines, pale color highlights, and all-white
backgrounds to humorously flesh out the spare text. . . . An
endearing, visually rib-tickling ode to best friends." --Kirkus
Reviews on Ollie and Augustus "Sweet and spare, the illustrations
convey large feelings." --Booklist on Ollie and Augustus
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