What Will I Do Without You? - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0753404907 ISBN 13: 9780753404904

Publisher: Kingfisher Books Ltd

Synopsis

Together or apart, true friendship triumphs! "What will I do without you?" asks Figgy Twosocks as her friend Jefferson Bear prepares to hibernate for winter. Alone in the wintry woods, with only her naughty brothers, Big Smudge and Floppylugs, to play with, Figgy Twosocks feels sad and sulky - until she finds a new playmate in Hoptail the squirrel. When JB returns in the Spring, Figgy Twosocks has lots to tell her old friend about what she did that winter without him...A poignant story with a reassuring message - perfect for all young children exploring the art of making new friends, and learning to cope with separation. A wonderfully warm and witty text and simply irresistible artwork makes this picture book ideal for sharing with even the smallest child.

About this title

About the Author:

Sally Grindley is the author of many best-selling titles including Why is the Sky Blue? (Andersen) and I Don't Want To (Methuen). Shhh! won the Children's Book Award and was shortlisted for the Smarties Book Prize - as was Peter's Place (both Andersen). Her most recent Kingfisher title, The Giant Postman, was published as part of the I Am Reading series. An accomplished anthologist, she has compiled four Stories for the Very Young collections for Kingfisher, as well as Breaking the Spell: Tales of Enchantment. She lives in Gloucestershire with her three sons. Penny Dann's reputation as an illustrator has grown steadily since graduating from the Brighton School of Art and Design. She has over thirty successful children's titles to her name including: The Secret Fairy Handbook (Orchard), Stories for Bedtime (Orchard), How Green Are You? (Frances Lincoln) and Read Me a Story, Please (Orion), a story collection chosen by Wendy Cooling. Penny Dann lives in Brighton.

From Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 1-It's time for Jefferson Bear to hibernate for the winter, and his friend Figgy Twosocks, a young fox, doesn't understand why he has to go away. Without him, she amuses herself by building a giant snow bear and avoiding snowballs thrown by her brothers. Soon, however, she finds a new friend in Hoptail the squirrel, who keeps her company throughout the long winter. As spring approaches, Figgy worries that Jefferson will be angry with her for making a new friend, but finds that her fears were unfounded. Though the characters' names are rather cutesy, their worries will be immediately recognizable to children. The illustrations are appealing enough, depicting Jefferson Bear as a big, huggable creature and Figgy as small and worried. The warm orange of her fur is set off throughout by the icy tones of the landscapes, making her the center of attention. A book that combines two oft-asked-for topics: hibernation and making new friends.
Kathleen M. Kelly MacMillan, Carroll County Public Library, Eldersburg, MD
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About this edition

• Publisher: Kingfisher Books Ltd
• ISBN 10: 0753404907
• ISBN 13: 9780753404904
• Binding: Paperback