Monday, October 17, 2011

Old MacDonald's Farm

‘Old Macdonald had a farm — e-i-e-i-o…’

Everyone knows the song. But now the farm and animals are in New Zealand and old Macdonald has a Swanndri and gumboots. Donovan Bixley’s illustrations depict the beautiful New Zealand landscape — with farm animals!
But what are those crazy animals up to?

About the Author
Donovan Bixley is an illustrator and designer. His design company, Magma Design, is based in Taupo. Donovan has illustrated more than 100 stories and book covers as well as over 50 books, including Harry Hobnail & the Pungapeople and Mr Tanglewood & the Pungapeople by beloved New Zealand author Barry Crump. He has also written and illustrated half a dozen books of his own, including Faithfully Mozart which was a finalist in the 2006 Montana New Zealand Book Awards.

His most recent book was The Wheels on the Bus.


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