A homeless cat spends several seasons trying to survive until a family adopts him. Beautiful colored pencil illustrations add to the warmth of the story. A junkyard dog named Flats runs away and makes a name for himself from Mississippi to New York City playing blues on his guitar. Words and music for a NYC blues song are added to this picture book for ages 5 8. The simple line drawings pulse with energy and show that the two siblings are more similar than Goldie would admit.
Watercolor paintings blend well with the text.
Author s note and pictures of the real players on the end papers add to the interest of the book. Albert Whitman 15.95 To avoid taking a bath, Fister Farnello runs away from home and befriends Dirt Man, a filthy giant what hasn t bathed in a thousand years. By the end of the book Fister still likes to get dirty, but he likes being clean, too. Outrageous illustrations add to the fun. Here s a very moving story of a young boy who is experiencing the pain of his parents divorce and a long move.