Bark & Tim: A True Story of Friendship (Based on the Paintings of Tim Brown)

Vernick, Audrey Glassman; Gidaro, Ellen Glassman

ISBN 10: 1570722714 / ISBN 13: 9781570722714

Published by Overmountain Press, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bark & Tim: A True Story of Friendship (Based on the Paintings of Tim Brown)
• Publisher: Overmountain Press
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1570722714
• ISBN 13: 9781570722714
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Based on the childhood of Mississippi folk artist Tim Brown, whose paintings are littered throughout the text, this story about Tim's tender friendship with his dog, Bark, is contains lessons of bittersweet love and the redemptive power of art. It is suitable for ages 4 to 8 years.

Reviews

Kindergarten-Grade 4-A story based on the childhood of a visionary African-American artist, told with humor and poignancy. One Christmas, Brown received his best friend ever. Bark was a pound mutt and had his faults, but the boy loved him. The pup joined the family picnics, kite flying, and particularly enjoyed tormenting Mama and her cat. After several years, Bark died, but Tim hoped that the angels would nap next to him and let him chase their white kites. Brown's paintings are bold, honest renditions of his childhood memories, rendered in simple blocks of color. They leave no question as to why Tim's sister found Bark's large, sharp teeth frightening. However, there is also little doubt about Tim's love for his pet. Vernick and Gidaro were inspired to tell this story when they saw one of Brown's paintings for sale on the Internet. Children will appreciate this "true story of friendship."-Carolyn Janssen, Children's Learning Center of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OH
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