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Robertson, Robertson, Robertson
Rat!
He dabbles in this and he dabbles in that.
Robertson Rat is an adventurous rodent who will inspire young readers
to overcome fear and try new things. His confidence and bravery are matched
by his wide interests and playful nature. If you don't think rats are
lovable, then you haven't met Robertson. The delightful rhyming tale by
first-time author Gillian B. Davies is memorable and affirmative and guaranteed
to entertain. Artist Grant Leier's brilliantly coloured illustrations
are filled with hidden detail and the gleeful exuberance of the audacious
title character.
Born in St. Boniface, Manitoba and raised in the Rocky Mountain towns
of Canmore and Banff, Alberta, Gillian B. Davies grew up in a house full
of exotic pets, from cobras to raccoons. These close encounters with animals
provide a rich foundation for her writing for children, including the
creation of the remarkable Robertson Rat. This lovable character is modeled
on one of the creatures in the psychology lab at the University of Calgary,
where she received a Bachelors degree. Gillian B. Davies now lives
with her husband and three children and a dog in Courteney, British Columbia.
Robertson Rat is her first book.
Born in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Grant Leier studied at the Alberta
College of Art in Calgary and the Illustrators Workshop in New York. As
well as studying illustration, Leier is proficient as a painter and is
known for his work with textiles. Leier has had numerous solo exhibitions
in Canada and California with paintings, textiles and assemblages featured
in important group exhibitions in public and private galleries. Leier
lives near Ladysmith, British Columbia with painter Nixie Barton and their
son Grayson. This is his first illustrated book.
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