Description
On a trip to the park with his owner, a dog notices a statue of a little girl sitting on a bench.
Could this be a new friend? But when she stays stone-cold silent, he decides to ignore her right back. Besides, she doesn’t play fetch or give pets or offer treats. What’s the point?
But the more the dog visits her, the more he realizes that the girl has some good traits. Unlike his owner, she never makes him dress up in silly clothes or scolds him. She’s always there to listen, and to lean on. Even though she’s different, she’s there for him day after day, and the dog realizes that she might be a rock-solid friend after all.
Author Bio
Troy Wilson was born in Port Alberni, British Columbia, and currently lives in Victoria. He is the author of the beloved and bestselling picture book Perfect Man, as well as eight other picture books and numerous kids’ stories for Chickadee, Chirp and Highlights for Children.
Mike Deas is an author and illustrator of graphic novels, including the Sueño Bay Adventures, the Tank & Fizz and the Graphic Guide Adventure series. While he grew up with a love of illustrative storytelling, Capilano College’s commercial animation program helped Mike fine-tune his drawing skills and imagination. Mike and his family live on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.
Review Quotes
“This story is full of clever puns based on a sweet friendship between a dog and a park statue. The warmth Troy Wilson conveys with such few words...is incredible. This book is such a clever take on friendship and accepting the people or statues in your life just as they are. And Mike Deas’ playful illustrations will endear you from the start.”
— You May Contribute a Verse“A heartwarming, gentle tale about unlikely friendships, nature, and community. Following this little doggy on his park adventures as he realizes what makes a true friend is exactly the story we need right now. Still Friends is the perfect bedtime story with its soothing colours and lush landscapes. Readers will love finding the little details in each page.”
— DC Canada Education Publishing (DCCEP)“[A] punny picture book about lessons learned from a passive friend. Sweet thoughts on mutual acceptance cap this warm story, whose detailed colored pencil illustrations capture not only the dog’s adventures, but the bustling life of the park across the changing seasons.”
— Foreword Reviews“Troy Wilson brings humour and emotional insight to Still Friends.”
— BC BookWorld“A picture book that is both subtle and candid...Next time your child or a student is struggling with friends and wondering if they can be friends with others, give Still Friends a read. It will help them understand that there are many friends out there and by appreciating our differences, including our own imperfections, it will help us establish rock-solid relationships.”
— CanLit for Little CanadiansBiographical note
Troy Wilson was born in Port Alberni, British Columbia, and currently lives in Victoria. Though he is best known as the author of the beloved and bestselling picture book Perfect Man, he has also written numerous kids’ stories for Chickadee, Chirp and Highlights for Children. Though Troy has written plenty of stories about animals, this is his first to feature a statue.
Mike Deas is an author and illustrator of graphic novels, including the Sueño Bay Adventures, the Tank & Fizz and the Graphic Guide Adventure series. While he grew up with a love of illustrative storytelling, Capilano College’s commercial animation program helped Mike fine-tune his drawing skills and imagination. Mike and his family live on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.
