Joy Cowley
Kiwi Illustrator jumped at chance to work with celebrated authour Joy Cowley
When accomplished illustrator Hilary Jean Tapper was offered the chance to work on a children's book written by New Zealand author Joy Cowley, it was an opportunity she couldn't refuse.
At the Bach… Audio
Book review: Greedy Cat's Christmas by Joy Cowley
Cynthia Morahan reviews Greedy Cat's Christmas by Joy Cowley, published by The CopyPress Audio
Joy Cowley's two new books for two very different readerships
Launching one book is a big occasion, but much-loved author Joy Cowley is about to unleash two - Greedy Cat's Christmas, and an adult novella called Blind Date. She's launching them both in… Audio, Gallery
Manukura the White Kiwi – by Joy Cowley
Told by Maria Walker.
When a rare white kiwi was born in captivity at Pukaha Mount Bruce, Māori recognised it as a treasure and a sign of new beginnings. This is Manukura the kiwi's story.
For Kids.
…The Duck in the Gun – by Joy Cowley
Told by Ginette McDonald.
A duck pauses a war after finding residence in a gun. What will the general do?
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein. Audio
Greedy Cat - by Joy Cowley
Told by Gavin Rutherford
This cat loves to steal food from Mum’s shopping basket – until one day!
For Kids and Little Kids
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
Produced by Prue Langbein Audio… Audio
The Jumbaroo - by Joy Cowley
Told by Jean Sergent
Vanshoo, vanshoo - the Jumbaroo is feeling blue – oh, what to do?
For Little Kids
Published by Gecko Press
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
Produced by Prue Langbein… Audio
Song of the River - by Joy Cowley
Told by Dick Weir
For little kids and kids
Cam follows the river's journey from its source in the mountains all the way to the sea.
Gecko Press
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece
Produced for… Audio
Joy Cowley blames victims of sex attacks by bishop
Peter Lineham talks about the issues arising from the unlikely defence by children's author, Joy Cowley, of a disgraced bishop. Audio
Joy Cowley defends bishop who resigned
A high-profile Catholic woman says a bishop would not have had sex with a young woman unless he loved her. Joy Cowley, a celebrated children's author, told RNZ the sexual relationship that Charles… Audio
This Time it’s Personal: Joy Cowley on ‘Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun’
Music lover Joy Cowley chooses her favourite piece of classical music and tells us about the pleasure she gets from Debussy’s ‘Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun’. Video, Audio
Dame Joy Cowley on spirituality
Dame Joy Cowley, one of the country's most esteemed writers - author of the children's books Mrs. Wishy-Washy - has been praised for her latest book, a non-fiction one for adults called Veil Over the… Audio
Joy Cowley: 'Books should help a child feel powerful'
From personal hardships to influencing millions of children from the Bronx to Bluff, and incredible successes, Dame Joy Cowley is a national taonga. Video, Audio, Gallery
Joy Cowley awarded the Order of New Zealand
You'll know her name, whether from your own bookcase or from the library - Joy Cowley is one of the country's most prolific and successful writers. She's best known for the incredible "Mrs… Audio