Summary
A New York Times Notable Children’s Book
In the classic style of The Giving Tree comes a touching debut picture book about the unfaltering love between a boy and his pet.
One day a boy finds a dog. He takes him home, already dreaming of the adventures they will have and the games they will play.
But when the boy gets hurt, he and his new best friend are separated. Will the boy be able to grow up quickly enough to get his furry companion back, or will life ke…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781481471015 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1481471015 |
| Author: | Benjamin Strouse |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Margaret K McElderry Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2017 |
| Weight: | 354g |
| Dimensions: | 10mm x 210mm x 260mm |
| Audience Age: | 4 |
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Critics Review
“The messages of patience, love, and loyalty continue to
“A bittersweet story of love and loss, reconciliation and aging.” – Booklist * April 1, 2017 * * “Strouse and Phelan perfectly complement each other in this meditation on the passage of time…The two channel Shel Silverstein’s The Giving Tree….Luminous.” – Kirkus Reviews - starred review * March 2017 * “The messages of patience, love, and loyalty continue to the end….Like a new old friend, it’s sure to be a book worth revisiting.” – New York Times Book Review * June 18, 2017 *
Benjamin Strouse
Benjamin Strouse, who grew up in New York City, found his first dog, Ralph, in Anchorage, Alaska. Benjamin has worked as a lawyer, producer, and musical theater composer, and lives in Maplewood, New Jersey, where he takes his current dog, Phil, his wife, and twin boys on as many adventures as possible.
Jennifer Phelan is an acclaimed illustrator with published works in American Illustration and 3x3. Her first children’s book, Hey, Boy, published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, was a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of 2017. She lives in Toronto.
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