The Colt from Old Regret

Dianne Wolfer, Erica Wagner

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English

National Library of Australia
01 April 2025

Picture books; Pets (Children's&YA)

Tossing his mane, the Colt from old Regret tears through the scrub. Stones clatter and crimson rosellas shriek as he canters higher.

You may have heard the story of the man from Snowy River and his fearless ride through the mountains. This is Colt's story, of nickering mares and a rearing stallion. How did Colt escape the man? What did Colt see, feel, smell as he charged through the bush?

Beloved children's author Dianne Wolfer responds to The Man from Snowy River, creating an essential companion to the original poem. It is illustrated with exquisite collages by Erica Wagner, which convey depth of emotion with great tenderness. They encapsulate the mood of Wolfer's text, transporting the reader into the depths of the Snowy Mountains.

Endmatter includes the full text of Paterson's poem, along with additional information on Paterson himself, brumbies and the Snowy Mountains, and bush poetry. All gathered together, this is a new Australian classic in the making.

By: Dianne Wolfer
Illustrated by: Erica Wagner
Imprint: National Library of Australia
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 250mm,
ISBN: 9781922507686
ISBN 10: 1922507687
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 01 April 2025
Recommended Age: From 6 years
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Dianne Wolfer is an award-winning author of 25 books, including the acclaimed Light series, The Dog With Seven Names and The Last Light Horse. Most recently, Diane's book Scout and the Rescue Dogs won the Children's Book of the Year at the Western Australian Premier's Literary Awards. Dianne completed PhD research into anthropomorphism at UWA, and loves talking about animal characters in children's literature. Erica Wagner is an artist, publisher and creative consultant to storytellers. For over three decades, Erica has edited and published many ground-breaking and award-winning books for children and young adults. Erica's first book, Hope is the Thing (2023), written by Johanna Bell, won the CBCA New Illustrator Award. The book was also shortlisted for the 2024 Wilderness Society Environment Awards for Children's Literature. Erica is a painter, drawer and collage artist.