CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 18, 2011
"Tasteful, affecting and never maudlin. (Picture book. 5-8)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2010
"Kozjan's frequent drawings (final art not seen) add a cheerful touch. (Fiction. 9-12)"
Now in sixth grade, Julia Gillian copes with her fear of eighth graders, a stubborn third-grade reading buddy as reading-averse as she is and her dog Bigfoot's last illness.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2009
"The entirely secular explanation of death and the fact that there is no substitution pet added to the family in the end make this a very worthwhile addition to bibliotheraputic literature for the young. (Picture book. 3-8)"
"Mama, me, and Pepper, / always been this way. / Never been without him, / even for a day."
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2007
"A healing antidote for those who have lost a pet or any loved one. (Picture book. 4-8)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2004
"Hoyt's perceptive illustrations in watercolor with colored pencil and ink help create convincing personalities for both Lulu and the little girl and add a timeless, cozy quality that contributes to the story's reassuring tone. (Picture book. 3-7)"
Lulu is a black-and-white, elderly dog who is adored by the unnamed narrator of this gracefully told story of love and loss.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 25, 2004
"An interesting two-page author's note provides additional background on Hachiko's story. (Picture book. 5-8)"
