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Gabriel Evans Gabriel Evans i(7034368 works by)
Gender: Male
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BiographyHistory

Gabriel Evans has created paintings using watercolour, gouache, inks, pencils, charcoal and oil. Walker Stories: Annie's Snails (written by Dianne Wolfer and published in 2014) was his first book.

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Awards for Works

y separately published work icon A Friend For George Melbourne : Puffin , 2023 25677168 2023 single work picture book children's

'A charming and heartwarming story about finding a friend and discovering what friendship and being a truly good friend is all about.

'George likes living by the sea, but he often feels lonely. He'd like to have a friend - someone to talk to, someone to share stories with and someone to laugh with. As that's what friends do!

'When he meets Claude the fish, George finally discovers the joys of having a special friend, as well as learning what it means to be a good friend to someone . . . for if you are, the rewards are bountiful!' (Publication summary)

2024 shortlisted Western Australian Premier's Book Awards Premier's Prize for Writing for Children
2024 shortlisted Ena Noël Award Illustrator
y separately published work icon A Friend For George Melbourne : Puffin , 2023 25677168 2023 single work picture book children's

'A charming and heartwarming story about finding a friend and discovering what friendship and being a truly good friend is all about.

'George likes living by the sea, but he often feels lonely. He'd like to have a friend - someone to talk to, someone to share stories with and someone to laugh with. As that's what friends do!

'When he meets Claude the fish, George finally discovers the joys of having a special friend, as well as learning what it means to be a good friend to someone . . . for if you are, the rewards are bountiful!' (Publication summary)

2024 shortlisted Western Australian Premier's Book Awards Premier's Prize for Writing for Children
2024 shortlisted Ena Noël Award Illustrator
y separately published work icon A Job for Kingsley Richmond : Hardie Grant Books , 2022 24415966 2022 single work picture book children's

'Kingsley has decided to get a job. This is not a decision to be taken lightly. After all, a job is a BIG responsibility.

'But finding the right kind of job is much harder than Kingsley expected. Some jobs are tricky for paws. Some jobs are difficult to understand. And some just don’t seem to appreciate a dog's work ethic the way they should. Will Kingsley ever find a job that is exactly right?

'A sweet, tender and deeply funny story about the power of friendship, belonging, and one dog’s mission to find the perfect job.' (Publication summary)

2023 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Picture Book
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