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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.
Author Bio
Andrew Larsen is the acclaimed author of such books as Goodnight, Hockey Fans, A Squiggly Story, The Not-So-Faraway Adventure, In the Tree House and The Imaginary Garden. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Dusan Petricic is an editorial cartoonist as well as the award-winning illustrator of such children’s books at Mattland, Bone Button Borscht and The Man with the Violin.
Prizes
- Jean Throop Book Award, Municipal Chapter of Toronto IODEWinner 2014
- TD Canadian Children's Literature Award, CBC Fan Choice Award, Canadian Children's Book Centre AwardsWinner 2014
- Best Books of the Year for Children and Young Adults, Bank Street Children's Book CommitteeWinner 2014
- Shining Willow Award, The Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice AwardShort-listed 2014
- Book of the Year 2013: Books for Young People, Quill & QuireWinner 2013
- Blue Spruce Award, Ontario Library AssociationShort-listed 2014
Review Quotes
... cheerily illustrated ... this picture book captures ... the thrill of brotherly camaraderie ...—The Wall Street Journal
The powerful story is made more so by the expressive illustrations of masterful Serbian-Canadian artist Duýan Petričić.—Quill & Quire
The layout of this small, oblong picture book is attractive, and the story is pleasant.—School Library Journal
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
Heartfelt and subtle.—Booklist
Biographical note
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.
