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The Barking Ballad

A Bark-Along Meow-Along Book
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The Barking Ballad by Julie Paschkis is a whimsical children's book that explores the delightful world of a group of playful dogs. The story unfolds through rhythmic and captivating verses, celebrating the joyous cacophony of barks and howls. Colourful illustrations complement the text, enhancing the vivid imagination and energy that permeates this enchanting canine adventure.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love whimsical stories full of playful language and vibrant illustrations. It explores themes of friendship and adventure, making it perfect for young readers who enjoy rhythmic and engaging narratives.

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"A rhyming 'bark-along' and 'meow-along' picture book about dogs, cats, and the sounds they make, following a cat and dog who become fast friends in a town of many dogs - both mongrel, puppy, whelp, and hound, and curs of low degree!"--

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With a woof and meow and a bow-wow-wow, kids can bark along to this lively, luminously illustrated interactive picture book about a dog and the cat who befriends him.

A cheerful dog and kindly kitty became friends true and rare. Bark along to join the ditty of this unlikely pair.

When the dog gets hurt and the cat helps him recover, the two become fast friends. And soon, the town is filled with the ballad of a hundred barksβ€”and one small meow.

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The Barking Ballad by Julie Paschkis is celebrated as an interactive and engaging tale of interspecies friendship. Critics highlight the playful, folk art-style illustrations that complement the story, making it a delightful read, especially for sharing with young children. The melodic and adventurous narrative is praised for its fun and captivating experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534492608

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Illustration: f-c jkt (fx: spot gloss)+int. illustrations, matte finish; case has different art digital

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Julie Paschkis
  • Illustrated by Julie Paschkis

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 372g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Julie PaschkisΒ is a painter, textile designer, and award-winning illustrator and author of many books for children, includingΒ Vivid: Poems and Notes about Color;Β Pablo Neruda: Poet of the PeopleΒ by Monica Brown, an AmΓ©ricas Award winner and an Orbis Pictus Honor book;Β Night Garden: Poems from the World of DreamsΒ by Janet S. Wong, aΒ New York TimesΒ Best Illustrated Book;Β Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal: A Worldwide CinderellaΒ by Paul Fleischman; andΒ Yellow Elephant: A Bright BestiaryΒ by Julie Larios, a Boston Globe–Horn Award Honor Book. She lives in Seattle with her husband. Visit her at JuliePaschkis.com.

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