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32 pp.
| Feiwel |
July, 2017 |
TradeISBN 978-1-250-10714-5$17.99
(1)
K-3
Illustrated by
M. Sarah Klise.
As Astrid's dog Eli ages, Astrid creates a bucket list for them; in the end, the best friends come to understand that it is the togetherness that really matters. A tender tension between the ebullient text and the touching acrylic paintings suggests the inevitability of loss. This poignant picture book captures the special child-dog relationship and the precious value of caring for loved ones.
Reviewer: Thom Barthelmess
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2017