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First Friend
How Dogs Evolved from Wolves to Become Our Best Friends
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Ideal for young children and families, especially those interested in animals, friendship, and natural history. Suitable for shared reading in homes and libraries.
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See moreGray wolves evolve from human’s vicious competitors to hunting partners to loyal companions in this educational and entertaining nonfiction picture book about how dogs became our best friends, illustrated by a #1 New York Times bestselling artist.
Gray wolves evolve from human's vicious competitors to hunting partners to loyal companions in this educational and entertaining nonfiction picture book about how dogs became our best friends, illustrated by a #1 New York Times-bestselling artist.
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With lyrical text by Kersten Hamilton and luminous illustrations by Jaime Kim, First Friend is an exploration of how the wild wolves became dogs, and how we learned to communicate and grow alongside the creatures we love.
Long, long ago, when the world was new... a girl met a pup.
In those days, everyone knew that wolves and children could not be friends. Still, they learned from each other—how to hunt, how to trade, how to survive, how to play. And years and years went by, and the world spun and changed. And then—a boy fished with a wolf, and a girl traded with a wild dog, and animal and human grew up side by side... into the best friends we are today.
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School Library Journal praises Hamilton's simple yet effective lyrical text and Kim's warm, vivid artwork, calling it a perfect choice for story time and discussions about fact and speculation. Kirkus Reviews finds the book delightful and especially appealing for young readers who love or wish for a puppy.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781250895295
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 December 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Jaime Kim
- Illustrated by Jaime Kim
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 218.0mm
Height: 250.0mm
Weight: 173g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Kersten Hamilton is the author of numerous books for children, including the picture books Red Truck, Yellow Copter, and Blue Boat. She lives in New Mexico. Visit her at kerstenhamilton.com. Jaime Kim is an artist and illustrator. Her debut illustrated picture book, Take Heart, My Child, was a #1 New York Times bestseller. She lives in North Carolina. Visit her at jaimekim.com.
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