Overview
Close companions through their daily adventures, two otters are always connected, always sharing, and always together--until suddenly, they are not. One is left behind, and nothing is the same. Debut author-illustrator Patricia Kreiser brilliantly showcases themes of loss, separation, and loneliness by combining soft, watercolor illustrations with minimal but powerful text in this gorgeous picture book.
Full Product Details
Author: Patricia Kreiser ,
Patricia Kreiser
Publisher: Capstone Editions
Imprint: Capstone Editions
Dimensions:
Width: 26.50cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 21.10cm
Weight: 0.363kg
ISBN: 9781684467525
ISBN 10: 1684467527
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 January 2024
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
"A deeply felt story with perfectly paired illustrations, this is the tale of two otters who are the best of friends. Laughing, exploring, and singing together, the pair is one day separated by loss. Now alone, the single otter goes through the cycle of grief, experiencing a range of emotions over time. Eventually it realizes that the precious memories mean the duo is always together in some way. The topic of grief and loss is central to this picture book. Young readers will connect with the adorable antics of the otter pair. As the story progresses, the message goes from sad to uplifting. Charming watercolor illustrations bring the story to life, page by page and hand in hand with the emotional arc of the narrative. VERDICT Offering a true range of emotions and reactions, this is a sound purchase for any library where books about tough emotions circulate well.--Elizabeth Pelayo ""School Library Journal"""
Author Information
Patricia Kreiser is an author/illustrator and proud mom who absolutely loves creating picture stories! Some of her earliest and best childhood memories included endless hours with Breyer horses, drawing (not on the walls), and reading pretty much anything she could get her hands on. Patricia hopes her stories will one day be someone's favorite childhood memory. She resides with her supportive family in her studio-home just minutes from Philadelphia. Patricia Kreiser is an author/illustrator and proud mom who absolutely loves creating picture stories! Some of her earliest and best childhood memories included endless hours with Breyer horses, drawing (not on the walls), and reading pretty much anything she could get her hands on. Patricia hopes her stories will one day be someone's favorite childhood memory. She resides with her supportive family in her studio-home just minutes from Philadelphia.
