Quibble and Hearty

Quibble is a very busy character, in fact, he becomes so busy building his dream house that he fails to notice he's ruining the world around him for all the other animals. He chops down the trees so the caterpillars have no leaves, and uses up the lake water so the fish have no home. When his best friend Hearty, tries to point out the problems he's causing, he gets frustrated with her and locks her up inside their house. He makes a sign for all to see stating 'I am King! Everything's mine!' Then he builds so many walls around his house, that soon he becomes lost in a maze of his own making. Thank goodness his best friend Hearty is determined to help him change his ways...This modern rhyming fable gives a clear lesson about the consequences of selfishness on the world and creatures around us, and the importance of sharing and friendship to help us all get along.Told through the magical visual style of debut author/illustrator Lucy Blackwell. Handmade models and landscapes, inspired by artists like Svankmajer, Selick and Hundertwasser, make this picture book a one-of-a-kind wonder, providing a fresh unique approach to the world of children's illustration.