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Children's Fiction Dogs

No-Matter-What Friend

by (author) Kari-Lynn Winters

illustrated by Pierre Pratt

Publisher
Tradewind Books
Initial publish date
Oct 2014
Category
Dogs, Friendship, Pets
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781896580838
    Publish Date
    Oct 2014
    List Price
    $17.95

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

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

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 is the author of Jeffrey and Sloth (2007), a picture book about the daunting task of overcoming writer's block, and The Meaning Maker, a children's play about reading strategies which is currently being toured throughout the Lower Mainland. A graduate of Canada's National Theatre School, she is currently performing with a Vancouver children's theatre group, The Tickle Trunk Players.

Kari has taught a range of students in Canada and the United States, including pre-school, special education, primary, intermediate, high school, and now university teacher education.

She is currently completing her Ph.D. in the Language and Literacy Department at UBC. Her research interests are children's literature, print literacy, and multimodal forms of learning.

Kari's website is www.kariwinters.com.

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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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