Dougie & V, The Story of a Flower and a Tree

Carson, Carly Jo

ISBN 10: 1088269311 / ISBN 13: 9781088269312

Published by BC Books, 2023

About this Item

Seller Inventory # 47127402-n

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dougie & V, The Story of a Flower and a Tree
• Publisher: BC Books
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1088269311
• ISBN 13: 9781088269312
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Graf, Nichole
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Dougie & V tells the story of a tree who wants to be a flower.



Dougie, a young Douglas Fir, can easily spot the gifts and strengths of others, but has a difficult time seeing anything good in himself. Can you relate?

In the first half of the book, Dougie relentlessly compares himself to V, a vibrant violet. V, older and wiser, gently pushes back. She shows Dougie that he too is special. With V's help, Dougie comes to understand that though he and V are very different, they are both innately unique, strong and beautiful.

Sprinkled with delightful and surprising factoids about biodiversity, this spiritual journey teaches us about friendship, loss, and the cycles of life. But above all, this is a book about the importance of self-love.

It's a picture book for children ages 4-8, but we believe that it would appeal to older kids and adults, too. As for comps, Dougie and V shares qualities with many iconic titles. At its core, it is a playful and affirming text in the same vein as Marion Deuchars' "Bob the Artist." But it also includes witty asides that are both educational and fun, something akin to Julia Rothman's "Nature Anatomy." And finally, our greatest ambition is to edge towards the poignancy found in "The Giving Tree."

About the Authors

Carly is an artist, journey designer and mother of four. She and co-author Ben Sharony have been best friends since they were twelve. They are passionate about sharing stories of transformation and self-acceptance. You can read more about Carly by visiting her website at www.carlyjocarson.com

Ben is a filmmaker, an uncle and godfather. Ben and co-author Carly Jo Carson have been best friends since they were twelve. They are passionate about sharing stories of transformation and self-acceptance.