I Want to Be a Gherkin!
Dilbert the Dill longs to be a pickle, but are others willing to accept this?
Dilbert the Dill has always felt different to the other Dills – wonderfully different. Longing to become a Gherkin, Dilbert sets off to tell those he is close to. But in the land of Pickleton, a Gherkin is a Gherkin, and a Dill is a Dill, and that's how it's always been – that is until he meets his friend Ginger, who gives him the confidence to finally show who he truly is. A beautiful story about acceptance and identity that features expressive, joyous artwork.
Karen Frear has always been a book worm. To this day, she spends hours tucked up under a rug reading, allowing her imagination to travel to faraway worlds. Born in Australia, Karen has a bachelor’s in media and a Master of Teaching. She is currently a Primary School teacher, where she loves reading stories and picture books to her students. Through her teaching and stories, Karen dreams of encouraging all children to embrace their uniqueness, individuality, and weirdness!
AnnaLaura Cantone is an illustrator from Alessandria, Italy. Since graduating from the European Institute of Design, Milan, Anna Laura has become a prolific and well-respected artist. She won numerous awards and recognition for her artwork, including the 2003 Andersen Prize and having work selected at major book fairs. Anna Laura’s work has been published internationally, gaining much praise. She has also worked within the film and TV industry and currently teaches illustration.
