Andrew Weldon Libri

Look out--because we went Down Under to find the raw and rubbernecking talent of Andrew Weldon. Weldon is one of Australia's sharpest humorists; he has delighted, amused, and even appalled readers and fans. He does it again with If You Weren't a Hedgehog . . . If I Weren't a Hemophiliac... LOL. What else can we say? * His cartoons have appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald, the Age , the Australian , the Bulletin , the Big Issue, Might, Good Weekend, GQ , and on cards for the Ink Group. * Andrew Weldon's strange, irreverent humor and worldview amuse both the young and the not-so-young. * What quirky will get you: Weldon's collection of gag cartoons, I'm Sorry Little Man, I Thought You Were a Hand Puppet , was short-listed in '03 for the Australian Comedy Awards in the category of Outstanding Humorous Books. * Andrew Weldon has also illustrated and written children's books, including The Kid with the Amazing Head and Clever Trevor's Stupendous Inventions

Ricky is an ordinary boy, about 10 years old, who dreams of being famous. And he has a secret that might just help him realise this dream. Because Ricky can fly. Truly. He can really fly. But there's a hitch. He can only fly when absolutely no one is looking. If a person, or an animal, or a bird sees him while he's flying, he will fall out of the sky and almost certainly die. Will he risk flying in public, just for a shot at being something more than ordinary? The first book in this brilliant new series contains two complete stories, broken into short chapters, liberally illustrated with hilarious cartoons. After his first selection of misadventures, Ricky is grounded - but that's not going to stop this boy who was meant to fly!

A hilarious new adventure from children’s book legends Paul Jennings and Andrew WeldonRicky is an ordinary boy who dreams of being famous. And he has a secret that might just help him realise his dream. Ricky can fly. Truly. But there’s a hitch. He can only do it when absolutely no one is looking. If anyone sees him, he will fall out of the sky and almost certainly die!Don’t Look Now: Falling for It and The Kangapoo Key Ring is the first book in a brilliant new series. Humour and balance of text and illustrations make it suitable for even the most reluctant reader.Recommended for children aged 7-11