Full Product Details
Author: Kersten Hamilton ,
Jaime Kim
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
Imprint: Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 24.80cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.395kg
ISBN: 9780374313432
ISBN 10: 0374313431
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 01 March 2021
Recommended Age: From 4 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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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"
""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.
