What Will I Do Without You?

by Sally Grindley, Penny Dann (Illustrator)

Overview

'What will I do without you?' asks Figgy Twosocks as her friend Jefferson Bear prepares to hibernate for winter. Alone in the wintry woods, with only her naughty brothers, Big Smudge and Floppylugs, to play with, Figgy Twosocks feels sad and sulky, until she finds a new playmate in Hoptail the squirrel. A poignant story with a reassuring message, this sequel to What Are Friends For? is perfect for all young children exploring the art of making new friends and learning how to deal with separation. The gentle text and irresistible artwork makes this a picture book ideal for sharing with even the smallest child.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780753476208
Publisher:	Kingfisher
Publication date:	05/05/2020
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 11.16(h) x 0.44(d)
Age Range:	3 - 8 Years

About the Author

Sally Grindley is the author of numerous books for children, including No Trouble at All. She is the recipient of the UK's Federation of Children's Book Groups Prize for Shhh! She lives in Gloucestershire, England.

Penny Dann has over thirty children's stories to her name, including The Secret Fairy Handbook (Orchard). For Kingfisher she has illustrated the highly successful picture books What Are Friends For?, What Will I do Without You?, and Will You Forgive Me?

Editorial Reviews

PreS-Gr 1-It's time for Jefferson Bear to hibernate for the winter, and his friend Figgy Twosocks, a young fox, doesn't understand why he has to go away. Without him, she amuses herself by building a giant snow bear and avoiding snowballs thrown by her brothers. Soon, however, she finds a new friend in Hoptail the squirrel, who keeps her company throughout the long winter. As spring approaches, Figgy worries that Jefferson will be angry with her for making a new friend, but finds that her fears were unfounded. Though the characters' names are rather cutesy, their worries will be immediately recognizable to children. The illustrations are appealing enough, depicting Jefferson Bear as a big, huggable creature and Figgy as small and worried. The warm orange of her fur is set off throughout by the icy tones of the landscapes, making her the center of attention. A book that combines two oft-asked-for topics: hibernation and making new friends.-Kathleen M. Kelly MacMillan, Carroll County Public Library, Eldersburg, MD Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

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