I Just Ate My Friend

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I Just Ate My Friend by Heidi McKinnon is a delightful children's book exploring themes of friendship and remorse. It follows a quirky creature on a charming quest to find a new companion after realizing the gravity of mistakenly eating its previous friend. The playful illustrations and engaging storyline provide a humorous yet profound take on friendship for young readers.
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You might enjoy this book if you love quirky and humorous children's stories with a heartwarming message. Perfect for young readers, it creatively explores themes of friendship and forgiveness through delightful illustrations and a simple, engaging narrative.

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I Just Ate My Friend

Now in board book format, this beautiful, innovative picture book from an enormously talented creator will make you laugh out loud. The search for a true friend is something everyone can relate to - from the very young to the very old.

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SHORT-LISTED: CBCA Book of the Year, Crichton Award for New Illustrators, 2018

I just ate my friend. He was a good friend. But now he is gone. Would you be my friend?

A hilarious story about the search for friendship and belonging... and maybe a little bit about the importance of impulse control... from an amazing new creator.

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I Just Ate My Friend by Heidi McKinnon is praised for its quirky and humorous approach to illustrating the dynamics of friendship. Reviews highlight its simplicity and capacity to entertain with dark humour akin to Jon Klassen's work. It combines a funny narrative with a subtle message on friendship's value and the consequences of impulsive actions.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760633097

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Board book

Date Published: 28 November 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 224.0mm

Weight: 538g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Heidi McKinnon was born and grew up in Tamworth NSW. After a childhood spent trying to avoid country music she moved to Melbourne and studied art and design at RMIT. After graduating, she worked lots of weird jobs until she began a career as a Graphic Designer.

This is Heidi's first book. She has never eaten a good friend.

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