Walk with Me by Jairo Buitrago Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Walk with Me by Jairo Buitrago, Rafael Yockteng, Elisa Amado A little girl imagines a lion taking the place of her father who no longer lives with her family, an animal that keeps her safe on her travels from school to home. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A simple, imaginative story depicting the complex emotional reality of a girl whose father no longer lives at home.The girl conjures up an imaginary companion a lion who will join her on the long walk home from school. He will help her to pick up her baby brother from daycare and shop at the store (which has cut off the familys credit), and hell keep her company all along the way until she is safely home. He will always come back when she needs him, unlike her father whom she sees only in a photograph a photograph in which he clearly resembles a lion. Author Biography Jairo Buitrago is a childrens book author who has collaborated with Rafael Yockteng on several award-winning picture books, including Jimmy the Greatest! (which received six starred reviews) and Two White Rabbits (which has received one starred review). Together, Jairo Buitrago and Rafael Yockteng have won the A la Orilla del Viento contest (Fondo de Cultura Econmica de Mxico), and their books have been included in IBBYs Honor List, Los mejores libros del ao (Venezuelas Banco del Libro), Kirkus Best Books, the Horn Book Fanfare and the White Ravens Catalogue. He lives in Columbia.Rafael Yockteng has illustrated many highly acclaimed childrens books, including Sopa de frijoles / Bean Soup by Jorge Argueta (USBBY Outstanding International Books), and Jimmy the Greatest! (which received six starred reviews) and Two White Rabbits (which has received one starred review) by Jairo Buitrago. Together, Jairo Buitrago and Rafael Yockteng have won the A la Orilla del Viento contest (Fondo de Cultura Econmica de Mxico), and their books have been included in IBBYs Honor List, Los mejores libros del ao (Venezuelas Banco del Libro), Kirkus Best Books, the Horn Book Fanfare and the White Ravens Catalogue. He lives in Columbia. Review With guided discussion, youngsters can see beyond the deceptive simplicity of this poignant story. A strong choice for all collections. * School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW *Emotionally resonant in the loveliest of ways. * Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW *The duo behind Two White Rabbits returns with another compassionate portrait of a child negotiating difficult circumstances with grace. * Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW *The richly colored, expressionistic multimedia illustrations add a great deal of depth to the minimal text. * Booklist *Buitrago and Yockteng present a beautiful and complex story of courage and hope where there seems to be none. * Horn Book *"Walk With Me" is refreshingly original, consistently entertaining, and very highly recommended. * Midwest Book Review * Details ISBN1773067435 Author Elisa Amado Format Paperback Pages 32 Publisher Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada Year 2024 Illustrator Rafael Yockteng Translator Elisa Amado ISBN-13 9781773067438 Publication Date 2024-06-20 Imprint Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada Place of Publication Ontario Country of Publication Canada Replaces 9781554988570 Alternative 9781554988570 Audience Children / Juvenile Illustrations Color illustrations throughout ISBN-10 1773067435 UK Release Date 2024-06-20 Audience Age 3 AU Release Date 2024-08-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:160293917;

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