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Barkus
Patricia Maclachlan
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Description for Barkus
Hardcover. The exuberant Barkus and his lucky young owner jump, whirl, and twirl across this delightful early reader series from the award-winning Patricia MacLachlan. Illustrator(s): Boutavant, Marc. Num Pages: 56 pages, Full-colour throughout. BIC Classification: YFB. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 188 x 214 x 10. Weight in Grams: 308.
Meet Barkus. Barkus is loyal. Barkus is generous. Barkus is family. The exuberant Barkus and his lucky young owner whirl and twirl across the pages of this delightful pre-chapter book series from award-winning author Patricia MacLachlan. The accessible text is ideal for even the newest independent reader, while the warm, humorous story and energetic illustrations will appeal to picture book readers as well as advanced readers.
Meet Barkus. Barkus is loyal. Barkus is generous. Barkus is family. The exuberant Barkus and his lucky young owner whirl and twirl across the pages of this delightful pre-chapter book series from award-winning author Patricia MacLachlan. The accessible text is ideal for even the newest independent reader, while the warm, humorous story and energetic illustrations will appeal to picture book readers as well as advanced readers.
Product Details
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
307g
Number of Pages
56
Place of Publication
San Francisco, United States
ISBN
9781452111827
SKU
V9781452111827
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Patricia Maclachlan
Patricia MacLachlan is an incredibly versatile author whose titles range from picture books to novels, including the Newbery Medal winner Sarah, Plain and Tall. Barkus was inspired by the imagined adventures of her neighbor's dog. She lives in Massachusetts. Marc Boutavant is an internationally acclaimed illustrator who has illustrated a wide range of books, and has had work featured in the New York Times and the New Yorker . His previous titles for Chronicle include Around the World with Mouk and For Just One Day as well as the All Aboard Train Puzzle and Matching Game, the Sky High Building Puzzle and The Night Before Christmas Pop-Up Advent Calendar. He lives in Paris, France.
Reviews for Barkus
A top pick for chapter book collections. -School Library Journal, starred review Will appeal to fans of the Henry and Mudge series as well as to the younger picture-book audience. -Kirkus Reviews My new obsession: BARKUS! A perfect beginning chapter book to help independent readers to build confidence
with fun short, interconnected stories detailing the ebullient adventures of a girl and her dog. Boutavant imbues Barkus with a distinct (and precisely canine) personality
a raised ear here, a blissful leap there
and matches the cheerful stories with bright, sunny colors. Guaranteed to leave readers with a smile and longing for Book 2! And possibly, probably wanting a Barkus of their own.
Hannah DeCamp, Avid Bookshop The charm is infectious.
The New York Times Stories that will make everyone want a dog like Barkus.
Imagination Soup Fans will be begging for more. -The Horn Book Magazine An upbeat collection of five stories that bridges picture book and chapter book terrain. - Publishers Weekly Will delight, in particular, child readers who are fond of animals.
Julie Danielson, Kirkus Reviews
with fun short, interconnected stories detailing the ebullient adventures of a girl and her dog. Boutavant imbues Barkus with a distinct (and precisely canine) personality
a raised ear here, a blissful leap there
and matches the cheerful stories with bright, sunny colors. Guaranteed to leave readers with a smile and longing for Book 2! And possibly, probably wanting a Barkus of their own.
Hannah DeCamp, Avid Bookshop The charm is infectious.
The New York Times Stories that will make everyone want a dog like Barkus.
Imagination Soup Fans will be begging for more. -The Horn Book Magazine An upbeat collection of five stories that bridges picture book and chapter book terrain. - Publishers Weekly Will delight, in particular, child readers who are fond of animals.
Julie Danielson, Kirkus Reviews