Nicki Greenberg is a writer and illustrator with a special interest in sequential art narrative, a sophisticated term for comics. Her work primarily delves into visual storytelling, skillfully blending writing with illustration. She approaches her craft with passion, evident in her years-long dedication to interpreting classic works like The Great Gatsby and Hamlet in comic art form. Greenberg creates pieces that are both artistic and accessible, marked by her distinctive style.
The story features a meerkat choir eagerly preparing for their first rehearsal, only to be interrupted by various animals wanting to join. The choirmaster, determined to keep the choir exclusive to meerkats, grows increasingly frustrated with each interruption. This humorous picture book highlights themes of inclusion and the joy of collaboration, showcasing the challenges of maintaining a group's identity while also embracing the desire for others to participate.
A bold and funny picture book featuring a highly unusual primary school teacher and her class of badly behaved students, from acclaimed author/illustrator Nicki Greenberg.
Nicki Greenberg's graphic adaptation of The Great Gatsby brings to life the grand and crumpled dreams of F. Scott Fitzgerald's unforgettable characters. In the exquisitely realised setting of 1920s New York, a throng of fantastical creatures play out the drama, the wry humour and the tragedy of the novel.