Missing Jack
£9.99
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Toby’s cat, Jack, is THE best cat EVER. But Jack is getting old, and Toby will miss his furry best friend terribly when he’s gone.
Then Toby meets a crazy cat called Humphrey. In this charming and beautifully illustrated picture book Rebecca Elliott addresses the difficult subject of a child’s first experience of the death of a pet with warmth, sensitivity and well placed humour.
Awards:
- 2011 JUNIOR MAGAZINE DESIGN AWARDS Most Promising New Talent – SHORTLISTED
- 2011 NASEN AWARDS (National Association of Special Education Needs) Inclusive Children’s Book of the Year – SHORTLISTED
- 2011 NURSERY WORLD AWARDS Three to Fives New Launch – FINALIST
- 2010-11 PEOPLE’S BOOK PRIZE Children’s Book of the Year – FINALIST
- 2012 – KATE GREENAWAY MEDAL – LONG LIST
- 2012 – DOLLY GRAY CHILDREN’S LITERATURE AWARD – WINNER
Meet the author: Ms Rebecca Elliott
Rebecca Elliott is an author-illustrator who has won several awards and been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Her children, Toby, Clemmie and Benjy, often star in her books. Her website is www.rebeccaelliott.com
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