The Topp Twins are the folk-singing, twin-sister comedy duo of entertainers Jools and Lynda Topp. They are known for their country music influenced style, live shows and television performances.
This is the Topp Twins’ treasury of their five books Dingle-Dangle Scarecrow, There’s a Hole in My Bucket, Do Your Ears Hang Low?, She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain and The Farmer in the Dell.
Jenny Cooper lives in Christchurch and is the illustrator of many well-known picture books, including the very successful Topp Twins picture book and CD collaborations, of which this is the treasury. She has also illustrated Scholastic NZ titles The Moose and the Goose, Alphabet Squabble, Down in the Forest, Shut the Gate, On a Rabbit Hunt and the Pick’n’Mix anthologies. Her recent illustrated novels are Vince Ford’s Scrap series. Jenny has twice been nominated for the Russell Clark Award for illustration and is the 2015 winner of the prestigious Malinson-Rendel Illustrator’s Award.
Publication October 2016
ISBN 978-1-77543-430-6
NZ RRP $30.00
Binding Hardback
Format 250 x 240 mm
Extent 144 pp
Age All Ages
A timeless treasury of familiar, catchy tunes from New Zealand’s national treasures the Topp Twins!
The charmed combination of the Topp Twins and Jenny Cooper goes from strength to strength, this time bringing their talents together to present their five bestselling books in a collector’s keepsake treasury.
“The illustrations by Jenny Cooper are incredible – words fail me to describe just how wonderful they really are. To include a cat, dog and even a cow at one stage in the square dancing is nothing short of genius. Thank you Lynda, Jools and Jenny for one very entertaining book.” — Booksellers NZ
“Jenny Cooper’s illustrations are just outstanding. The hound dog is just magnificent. Elvis would have been moved ... It is worth it just for the illustrations, the music just tops it off, if you will excuse the pun.” — Bob’s Books Blog
“With its catchy lyrics, rib tickling illustrations and upbeat hootenanny soundtrack [The Farmer in the Dell] is the perfect fusion of text, image and sound. Colourfully designed to appeal to an early childhood audience, its text includes lots of repetition and a high spirited chorus, just the right ingredients for a join in read-along and/or sing-along.” — Creative Kids’ Tales
“Expect enthusiastic Topp Twins hollering as well as lively illustrations from Cooper. It’s an oldie but a goodie and the sheet music at the back is a nice touch.” — Otago Daily Times
“This should come with a warning, however, don’t put the CD in the car or that’s all you and the kids will be singing over the summer holidays.” — Savvy Magazine