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Chico the Schnauzer
by Taryn Brumfit
Illustrated by Levi George
Published by Puffin Bools (Penguin Books Australia)
ISBN 978176341175
This is a cute story about a dog who is lonely at home all day long, as human family go out to work and are at school during the day. Until one day he discovers that someone has left the gate open. Oh what a delight for Chico, it's not longer just hearing his friends who live in his street and peaks through the fencing, he can go and meet them!
That's when he finds out that his friends who are all different breeds are all good at something, but not the all the same thing. Some are good at rounding up, others are great sprinters, one always looks groomed and fabulous, one is super strong, while another loves hiking.
The illustrations really do convey the message that they all have different strengths and aptitudes and when they are together can form great friendships and be a formidable force. If only humans could see this too.
It is a lovely story to impart this knowledge to younger children and to help them recognise their own strengths and how they can develop others.
The author
Taryn Brumfitt is an award-winning filmmaker, bestselling author and internationally sought-after keynote speaker. Recently named 2023 Australian of the Year, she is a fiercely passionate advocate for social change and her message has reached more than 200 million people around the world. Taryn is the founder of the Body Image Movement, director of the inspiring documentaries Embrace and Embrace Kids, and author of four books. Her global crusade to help people embrace their bodies has seen her recognised by UN Women, Amy Poehler's Smart Girls and the Geena Davis Institute. Taryn has delivered more than 100 keynote addresses, and her talk at Google HQ in Silicon Valley was live-streamed to every Google office in the world.
The Illustrator
Levi George tells quirky tales through comics and digital illustrations. He infuses his work with bright colours, a playful sense of humour and, occasionally, something spooky. He also uses those skills to create animation at his workplace, Monkeystack. His picture book illustration debut is Chico the Schnauzer.
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