Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge

Publisher details

Authors: Julie Vivas, Mem Fox
Publisher: Scholastic
Genre: Children’s Picture Book
Released: 01 January, 1984

Synopsis

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge was the second collaboration for Mem Fox and Julie Vivas, author and illustrator of Possum Magic. First published in 1984, it was similarly an instant success, later translated into several languages and published in the US and the UK. Its classic themes and beautiful artwork have also seen it adapted to the stage as a play for children, but its enduring appeal is in the simple words of a story thoughtfully told, and illustrated with humour and understanding.#95 in Australia's Top 100 Favourite Homegrown Reads

About the author

Julie Vivas

One of Australia's foremost illustrators, Julie Vivas's work for the world renowned Possum Magic (written by Mem Fox) began a career as a children's illustrator that has since seen the creation of some very important picture books.

Books by Julie Vivas

Julie Vivas, Mem Fox

Possum Magic

Julie Vivas, Mem Fox

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge

Julie Vivas, Sue Machin

I Went Walking

Julie Vivas, Margaret Wild

Very Best of Friends

Julie Vivas

The Nativity

About the author

Mem Fox

Mem Fox has written over 25 books for adults and children including Possum Magic, which has sold over three million copies and is the bestselling picture book ever in Australia. Mem has been presented with many awards including an AM in the 1993 Australia Day Honours for services to the cultural life of Australia; an SA Great Award for Literature in 2001; the Prime Minister's Centenary Medal in 2003; and she was shortlisted for the Australian of the Year in 2004.Her recent books include Where is the Green Sheep?, Hunwick's Egg, A Particular Cow, Where The Giant Sleeps, Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes, Hello Baby!, The Goblin and the Empty Chair and A Giraffe in the Bath. She lives in Adelaide, Australia.