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Comet Kurt & Rex
Free
Data
3 books
68 pages
16.0 x 23.0 cm
Ages 6 years and up
- Contact for Foreign Rights: Morten Dürr
- Online sample: PDF in English (book 1)
- Online sample: PDF in English (book 2)
- Online sample: PDF in English (book 3)
Description
Comet Kurt has his very own space rocket. He has a very cool job too. Kurt is a rocket delivery boy flying through outer space with his trusted robot dog Rex. A fun read for young school children – guaranteed to spark their imagination.
Morten Dürr
Danish Children’s author with 61 published books, translated into 21 languages. Morten has won several national book awards including “Skriverprisen”, from the Educational Ministry of Denmark. Titles in this catalogue: “Comet Kurt and Rex”, “The Whispers Game”, “Ivalu” and “Zenobia”.
Patrick Steptoe
Former product designer turns comics artist and illustrations activist. With a penchant for creating pictorial narratives with satirical bite and absurd humor, Patrick has cultivated animation, comics and picture books for children. His latest award-winning album has received rave reviews.
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