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Description
An evocative story about two brothers who are growing up (one faster than the other), an unusual summer night and a special tree house that proves childhood is not just a time but also a place.
Contributor Notes
Andrew Larsen is the author of The Imaginary Garden and Bella and the Bunny. He is a stay-at-home father who finds time to write between laundry and lunch. He lives in Toronto, Canada.
Du?an Petri?i? is an award-winning children's book designer and illustrator whose books include The Enormous Potato and Lickety-Split. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 3 to 7
- Grade:
- p to 2
- Reading age:
- 3 to 7
Awards
- Short-listed, Shining Willow Award, The Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Award
- Short-listed, Blue Spruce Award, Ontario Library Association
- Winner, Best Books of the Year for Children and Young Adults, Bank Street Children's Book Committee
- Winner, TD Canadian Children's Literature Award, CBC Fan Choice Award, Canadian Children's Book Centre Awards
- Winner, Jean Throop Book Award, Municipal Chapter of Toronto IODE
- Winner, Book of the Year 2013: Books for Young People, Quill & Quire
Editorial Reviews
Larsen's text is full of delights, simple sensory details that capture a mood. ... To these crisply written words, Petričić brings his own rich dimension of narrative and character.—Quill & Quire, Starred Review
The powerful story is made more so by the expressive illustrations of masterful Serbian-Canadian artist Duýan Petričić.—Quill & Quire
... cheerily illustrated ... this picture book captures ... the thrill of brotherly camaraderie ...—The Wall Street Journal
Heartfelt and subtle.—Booklist
The layout of this small, oblong picture book is attractive, and the story is pleasant.—School Library Journal
