The Extraordinary Mr Qwerty

The extraordinary pencil drawings will have students exploring the unusual inventions for hours. -- Library Media Connection * Library Media Connection *
Australian author/illustrator Karla Strambini's work will remind adult readers of that time in a child's life when words don't matter as much as illustrations -- LA Times * LA Times *
Australian Strambini's people are reminiscent of English author-illustrator Raymond Briggs' characters; they have a slightly old-fashioned appearance, aided by the predominantly black-and-white pencil illustrations with spot colour. These are imaginative, and highly detailed ... for those 5 and above there will be hours of looking, discussing and wondering in store. Clever and quirky, Mr Qwerty is likely to appeal to many adults, too. * Otago Daily Times *
A picture book that celebrates creativity and imagination...and the courage to share them. * Kirkus *

for those 5 and above
there will be hours of looking,
discussing and wondering in store.
Clever and quirky, Mr Qwerty is likely to
appeal to many adults, too.

* Otago Daily Times *
This book is a beautiful celebration of creativity and individuality. * Kids' Book Review *
This book is a wonderful read aloud, the simple narrative balanced by the complexity of the illustrations. * SAETA-Rhyllis Bignell *
Clever and Quirky * Reading Time *