One goat. Two long ears. A sky full of possibilities.
Manny has the longest ears—and the biggest heart, too.
When a plane nearly crashes in his favourite field, Manny the goat hatches a clever plan to help. But when no one else will join him, he has to take matters into his own hooves. With kindness, smarts, and just a little wind, Manny finds a way to make the skies safer for pilots—and earns a place in aviation history!
A funny, heartwarming tale of teamwork, perseverance, and doing the right thing… even when others won’t.
Manny Long Ears - ebook
Kai Hagberg is a visual artist and jeweller based in Atherton, Queensland. His multidisciplinary practice spans drawing, painting, sculpture and goldsmithing. He is an award-winning jewellery designer, and his painting works have been selected as finalists for major Australian art prizes. ‘Manny Long Ears’ is his 3rd published book illustration and he is looking forward to many more.
"Boomerang Bob" is an American-born writer who now calls Australia home. Married to Nadine, who grew up in Perth, Bob enjoys exploring the country in their caravan, discovering inspiration in the landscapes and communities they visit. A passionate reader and occasional poet—one of his poems was published in an American anthology—Bob also delights in creating lyrics to familiar tunes. The character “Manny Long Ears” was born from one such moment of musical playfulness. Bob is currently working on several short stories, including tales of a mischievous leprechaun and a curious bear living in a Polish forest. Stay tuned for more of his imaginative stories, coming soon from Bowerbird Publishing.