Awards

• Commended for Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2026

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9781836300311

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'The deadpan humour and simple but, oh-so-expressive illustrations with their bold, black outlines, mark this out as another John Agee classic... The dialogue is consistently gentle, and the body language and expressions really convey the character’s thoughts. It is a good lesson to learn, that sometimes people need a little down time and allowing that can be the test of a true friendship. Entirely age appropriate and a good discussion starter.' Love Reading ‘It can be hard, as children, when our friends don’t want to play with us, but this is a great book to remind us what a gift it can be to spend time by ourselves – and our friends are usually very happy to see us on the other side. This is a warm-hearted story, told with Jon Agee’s characteristic humour.’ Juno Magazine 'Jon Agee’s distinctive illustrations and dry wit find perfect expression in this sensitive and funny story about two best friends – big bear George and little rabbit Lenny. This gentle book explores everyone’s need to sometimes take time out, whatever their age, and how best to explain it to people they love. It resolves the dilemma with utter joy and, as ever, the expressions convey a world of emotion. Age 3+' Daily Mail

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Jon Agee attended The Cooper Union School of Art in New York City. A full-time author, he lives with his wife in San Francisco. Jon is the author/illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, which between them have won an Irma Black Honor, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Books, ALA Notable Book, and much more.

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