First Friend: How Dogs Evolved from Wolves to Become Our Best Friends

Author:   Kersten Hamilton ,  Jaime Kim
Publisher:   Palgrave USA
ISBN:  

9781250895295


Pages:   40
Publication Date:   15 January 2024
Recommended Age:   From 4 years
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Kersten Hamilton ,  Jaime Kim
Publisher:   Palgrave USA
Imprint:   Square Fish
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 24.70cm
Weight:   0.166kg
ISBN:  

9781250895295


ISBN 10:   1250895294
Pages:   40
Publication Date:   15 January 2024
Recommended Age:   From 4 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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""Hamilton's repetitive story is simple but effective in conveying the evolution of wolves into dogs. Kids will love noticing the difference in the humans' lives as the years pass. . .Kim's watercolor, acrylic, and gouache artwork adds warmth and familiarity to the story with its friendly faces, guarded-then-playful pups, and use of vivid colors. . .A great story time choice for all libraries, perfect for launching discussions of fact and speculation, and how they can be combined."" --School Library Journal, starred review ""A lyrical exploration of how wolves evolved into dogs. . .Delightful--especially appealing for young readers who have or wish for a puppy. "" --Kirkus Reviews


"""Hamilton's repetitive story is simple but effective in conveying the evolution of wolves into dogs. Kids will love noticing the difference in the humans' lives as the years pass. . .Kim's watercolor, acrylic, and gouache artwork adds warmth and familiarity to the story with its friendly faces, guarded-then-playful pups, and use of vivid colors. . .A great story time choice for all libraries, perfect for launching discussions of fact and speculation, and how they can be combined."" --School Library Journal, starred review ""A lyrical exploration of how wolves evolved into dogs. . .Delightful--especially appealing for young readers who have or wish for a puppy. "" --Kirkus Reviews"


Hamilton's repetitive story is simple but effective in conveying the evolution of wolves into dogs. Kids will love noticing the difference in the humans' lives as the years pass. . .Kim's watercolor, acrylic, and gouache artwork adds warmth and familiarity to the story with its friendly faces, guarded-then-playful pups, and use of vivid colors. . .A great story time choice for all libraries, perfect for launching discussions of fact and speculation, and how they can be combined. --School Library Journal, starred review A lyrical exploration of how wolves evolved into dogs. . .Delightful--especially appealing for young readers who have or wish for a puppy. --Kirkus Reviews


Author Information

Kersten Hamilton is the author of numerous books for children, including the picture books Red Truck, Yellow Copter, and Blue Boat. She lives in New Mexico. Visit her at kerstenhamilton.com. Jaime Kim is an artist and illustrator. Her debut illustrated picture book, Take Heart, My Child, was a #1 New York Times bestseller. She lives in North Carolina. Visit her at jaimekim.com.

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