First Friend

Name: First Friend
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781250895295
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How Dogs Evolved from Wolves to Become Our Best Friends

By Kersten Hamilton

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First Friend by Kersten Hamilton, with illustrations by Jaime Kim, tells the enchanting story of how wild wolves became dogs and how humans learned to communicate and grow alongside them. Set in a time when wolves and children were not meant to be friends, the story follows the evolving relationship through years of learning to hunt, trade, survive, and play together, culminating in the deep friendship we cherish today.
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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.

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.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

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

INFORMATION

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

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kersten Hamilton

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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