Flocked

Description

Welcome to the flock. The flock has been 'the flock' since the beginning of time. Or since last Tuesday. Whichever came first. When a new sheep joins the flock, she realises that home can be warm and safe and good. But what happens when the new sheep decides to leave? A hilariously subversive tale about bravery, independence, and that first bold step away from the crowd.

Chren Byng was born in America, but soon moved to her mother's homeland, Australia, where she grew up by the beach. In her day job as a children's book publisher, Chren has edited and published award-winning and bestselling books from many of Australia's most-loved authors and illustrators. She aspires to have one-tenth of their talent. Chren lives in Sydney with her partner and their young children Andrew Joyner is an Australian illustrator and cartoonist. His first book,The Terrible Plop, written by Ursula Dubosarsky, was shortlisted for many awards, including the CBCA Book of the Year 2010 and the PM's Literary Awards 2010. In 2013, Andrew illustrated Jan Ormerod's The Swap, which won the 2014 CBCA Book of the Year, and has been translated into 14 languages. Andrew has achieved huge success in both Australia and overseas with his books now published in more than 25 countries. Along with his children's book work, Andrew illustrates regularly for newspapers and magazines, both locally and internationally. He lives in Strathalbyn, South Australia, with his family and nineteen pets.