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Dazzlehands
- GenresPicture Books
36 pages, Paperback
Published March 31, 2024
About the author
Sacha Cotter
12 books10 followersSacha is a children's writer based in Wellington, New Zealand.
She is the author of picture books Keys, Ngā Kī, The Marble Maker, and Te Kaihanga Māpere.
Her third picture book with HUIA Publishers, The Bomb, will be released later in 2018.
Sacha is also involved in writing for The Kiddets, an animated children’s television show produced by Pukeko Pictures.
Before publishing her first book Keys, Sacha gained an arts degree and a teaching diploma. Whilst living in Valencia, Spain, Sacha completed several short film courses. During this time her short script 'Wasabi Peas' was a semi-finalist at the 2013 L.A Comedy Shorts Festival.
Since returning to New Zealand Sacha has completed the Writing for Children Workshop and the Television Master Class with the International Institute of Modern Letters at Victoria University. She has also participated in a writing workshop under the tutelage of Kate de Goldi.
Awards:
LIANZA Children & Young Adults Book Awards 2015 Te Kura Pounamu (Te Reo Māori) Finalist for Ngā Kī
New Zealand Book Awards for Children & Young People 2015 Picture Book Finalist for Keys
New Zealand Book Awards for Children & Young People 2015 Māori Language Award Winner for Ngā Kī
IBBY International Honour List 2016 for Ngā Kī
New Zealand Book Awards for Children & Young Adults 2017 Winner Te Kura Pounamu (Te Reo Māori) for Te Kaihanga Māpere
Website and Resources:
www.sachacotter.com
https://www.facebook.com/cotter.morga...
She is the author of picture books Keys, Ngā Kī, The Marble Maker, and Te Kaihanga Māpere.
Her third picture book with HUIA Publishers, The Bomb, will be released later in 2018.
Sacha is also involved in writing for The Kiddets, an animated children’s television show produced by Pukeko Pictures.
Before publishing her first book Keys, Sacha gained an arts degree and a teaching diploma. Whilst living in Valencia, Spain, Sacha completed several short film courses. During this time her short script 'Wasabi Peas' was a semi-finalist at the 2013 L.A Comedy Shorts Festival.
Since returning to New Zealand Sacha has completed the Writing for Children Workshop and the Television Master Class with the International Institute of Modern Letters at Victoria University. She has also participated in a writing workshop under the tutelage of Kate de Goldi.
Awards:
LIANZA Children & Young Adults Book Awards 2015 Te Kura Pounamu (Te Reo Māori) Finalist for Ngā Kī
New Zealand Book Awards for Children & Young People 2015 Picture Book Finalist for Keys
New Zealand Book Awards for Children & Young People 2015 Māori Language Award Winner for Ngā Kī
IBBY International Honour List 2016 for Ngā Kī
New Zealand Book Awards for Children & Young Adults 2017 Winner Te Kura Pounamu (Te Reo Māori) for Te Kaihanga Māpere
Website and Resources:
www.sachacotter.com
https://www.facebook.com/cotter.morga...
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
June 19, 2024
Vibrantly illustrated, and very original, what happens when your pig won’t oink, because he’s a…disco pig? Silly and fun, but also a good underlying message about being true to yourself and not following the herd.
August 8, 2025
delightful. coming soon(ish) to the new South Dunedin Library for Kaituna Kids!!!
July 30, 2023
A farmer is working with his animals , Cow, Chicken and Pig. Holding his clipboard, the farmer asks them to respond to his question.
A cow goes....? MOO, replies Cow.
A chicken goes...? asks the farmer CLUCK, says the chicken.
A pig goes...?
But Pig isn't going to play this game. His animals friends are bored with it too.
Pig bursts into dance and rhyme and says... DAZZLEHANDS!
The farmer is shocked and tries again with patience. Cow and Chicken perk up a little. What is Pig doing?
The same questions come, and so does MOO and CLUCK, but....
Pig is all about his DAZZLEHANDS!
The farmer explodes, pleads, reasons, researches and begs some more, for Pig to OINK! And just when farmer finally believes Pig has finally got it....
From the bright pink cover to the inside spreads with Pig doing 'his thing', this picture book is dazzling! We all know the Cow goes... and the Chicken goes... game, but this pig has completely different ideas from expectations - doing what comes naturally to him. The farmer goes bonkers with this unexpected turn of events - not coping with change at all.
The ending is hilarious as finally everyone is on board with Pig's new way of doing things - or maybe not?
Young children will eat this up - especially if the one reading is prepared to mimic Pig in showmanship. DAZZLEHANDS!
A cow goes....? MOO, replies Cow.
A chicken goes...? asks the farmer CLUCK, says the chicken.
A pig goes...?
But Pig isn't going to play this game. His animals friends are bored with it too.
Pig bursts into dance and rhyme and says... DAZZLEHANDS!
The farmer is shocked and tries again with patience. Cow and Chicken perk up a little. What is Pig doing?
The same questions come, and so does MOO and CLUCK, but....
Pig is all about his DAZZLEHANDS!
The farmer explodes, pleads, reasons, researches and begs some more, for Pig to OINK! And just when farmer finally believes Pig has finally got it....
From the bright pink cover to the inside spreads with Pig doing 'his thing', this picture book is dazzling! We all know the Cow goes... and the Chicken goes... game, but this pig has completely different ideas from expectations - doing what comes naturally to him. The farmer goes bonkers with this unexpected turn of events - not coping with change at all.
The ending is hilarious as finally everyone is on board with Pig's new way of doing things - or maybe not?
Young children will eat this up - especially if the one reading is prepared to mimic Pig in showmanship. DAZZLEHANDS!
November 17, 2023
Dazzlehands is a children's picture book written by Sacha Cotter and illustrated by Joh Morgan. The story is set on a farm where the Farmer is rehearsing Cow, Chicken, and Pig to say the sound they were known for and typically would. But, the pig is firm and certain. Instead of the typical "oink" he emphasized how he thinks he should sound despite the Cow and Chicken's submissively following the norms.
It was delightful to read with all the colors, the choice of words, and the comedic timing every time Pig would say otherwise. The certainty of Pig is admirable for a kid to stand on what they believe in "who" they are rather than be influenced by what people might think of him.
The only comment I can notice is the color choice. Hence, the flip side is that the target audience seems to be clearly defined which is for female kids. I wish there could be a version for male kids.
Nonetheless, the overall book is a fantastic book that pours creativity and giggles for both kids and parents.
It was delightful to read with all the colors, the choice of words, and the comedic timing every time Pig would say otherwise. The certainty of Pig is admirable for a kid to stand on what they believe in "who" they are rather than be influenced by what people might think of him.
The only comment I can notice is the color choice. Hence, the flip side is that the target audience seems to be clearly defined which is for female kids. I wish there could be a version for male kids.
Nonetheless, the overall book is a fantastic book that pours creativity and giggles for both kids and parents.
October 16, 2024
This book made me want to dance. So vibrant and expressive and downright funny. This would be a fantastic storytime book and I've seen it's being used for kids parties. The illustrations are cute and funny, it has lots of colour and it's a funny story.
October 22, 2023
I loved this children’s picture book, it’s so bright and cheery about a pig who won’t say oink but would rather say Jazz Hands instead.
January 30, 2024
5+ stars. Ridiculous fun. My 4yo son can nearly recite it by heart he loves it so much.
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