Genre
Children’s
Picture Book
A Guide to Rocks
Sacha Cotter, Josh Morgan
$26.00
Lately, things have been getting Charlie down. It’s like he’s got a big rock that just won’t go away. He talks to Dad about it, and Dad brings out a dusty old book with a lot of tough rules. The first rule is you don’t talk about rocks (feelings). But the rules make things worse – Charlie’s ‘rock’ gets bigger, and everything feels dark and scary. They need some new rules – fast.
Māori edition also available He Taonga Te Toka
Pages
44
Language
English
Publication Date
June 30, 2025
Dimensions
270mm x 270mm
Recommended Age
6-10 years old
ISBN (Soft Cover)
978-1-77550-719-2
"In this glorious picture book, the team who bought us Dazzlehands and The Bomb, in both English and Te Reo, deliver on all counts again. The composition on each page between illustration and text strikes a seamless balance for the story to progress."
"I love what these two do and in this guide they manage the complexity of dealing with your emotions with the same wit and charm of Dazzlehands’ Disco Pig championing their own style and The Bomb’s young boy putting his own stamp on the dive-bomb."
"This story has such an important message for everyone, no matter their gender or age. It is another shining star from the talented duo and a book that should be on every bookshelf and in every educational setting."
"Josh’s vibrant illustrations are like little windows opening onto Charlie’s life... Sacha’s writing draws us so beautifully into the unfolding story, the dialogue pitch perfect, the resolution so utterly satisfying. This book is a gift. Please share it with someone you love."
"This is a witty book by the creators of Dazzlehands that is aimed less at kids than at equipping dads themselves."
"Their unique blend of humour, heart, and artistry shines again in A Guide to Rocks. It’s a thoughtful, timely book for children and adults alike."