No-Matter-What Friend

by Kari-Lynn Winters, illustrated by Pierre Pratt

tagged: dogs, pets, friendship

Description

This book is about the special relationship between a boy and his dog. Though the boy and his dog are growing older, they can always count on each other as special friends.

About the Authors

Kari-Lynn Winters

KARI-LYNN WINTERS est autrice, dramaturge, interprète et une universitaire érudite. Elle vit à St. Catharines, en Ontario, avec ses deux enfants et ses trois chats.

KARI-LYNN WINTERS is an author, poet, and performer. With over sixteen picture and poetry books published, she has won the British Columbia Book Prize silver medal for both Jeffrey and Sloth and On My Walk, and been nominated numerous times for the Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize and the Chocolate Lily Awards. She loves being in the classroom and teaches drama in education at Brock University. Kari-Lynn lives in St. Catharines, Ontario.

Pierre Pratt studied graphic design at Ahuntsic College in Montreal. Since 1990, he has illustrated (and also written) close to fifty books for children. He has won several prizes, including the Governor General's Award of Canada three times, a Golden Apple and a Golden Plate in Bratislava, a Totem at the Montreuil Salon du Livre in France, a UNICEF Prize in Bologna, the Boston Globe Horn Book Award, the Elizabeth Cleaver Prize, the Mr. Christie Book Award and the TD Children's Literature Award. In 2008, he represented Canada for the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award.

Age:: 6 to 8
Grade:: 1 to 3
Reading age:: 6 to 8

Awards

Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens

Editorial Reviews

"A charming story about friendship enduring even when one member becomes old. True friendship lasts forever. Colorful illustrations complement the storyline, depicting the experiences of the boy and dog. Teachers can use the book to supplement units on dogs, friendship, or aging. The author and illustrator do a good job of portraying the theme in a manner that will appeal to all readers."

— Children's Literature

"Masterful illustrations map out the emotional content of every nuance of interaction, evoking warmth, sensitivity, and all the feelings of joy and sadness a heart's love can feel."

— The Midwest Book Review

"A touching, understated story in which a boy looks back at growing up with his faithful dog, Bud...Soft-focus, impressionistic illustration ...create a dreamlike world with a misty quality suggestive of hazy memories. A bittersweet exploration of the enduring bond between a growing boy and his aging companion."

— Kirkus Review

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No-Matter-What Friend

by Kari-Lynn Winters, illustrated by Pierre Pratt

Kari-Lynn Winters

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