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Publication
Knopf Books for Young Readers (2017), 32 pages
Description
"A little girl and her new puppy get to know one another"--
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LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
A tiny puppy comes to live with a little girl in this adorable picture-book from author/illustrator Karl Newsom Edwards, and the two new friends do everything together. The narrator observes that her new friend loves to play, makes a mess, and needs lots of love. But who is the narrator,
An adorable exploration of the experience of getting a new pet, I Got a New Friend has a narrative that works both ways, whether told from the perspective of the girl, or of the dog. Both girl and dog are endearing characters, and the sweet charm of both is captured in the pencil and watercolor illustrations. Recommended to all young dog-lovers, as well as to anyone looking for new children's stories about having an animal (or human!) companion.
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exactly...?An adorable exploration of the experience of getting a new pet, I Got a New Friend has a narrative that works both ways, whether told from the perspective of the girl, or of the dog. Both girl and dog are endearing characters, and the sweet charm of both is captured in the pencil and watercolor illustrations. Recommended to all young dog-lovers, as well as to anyone looking for new children's stories about having an animal (or human!) companion.
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Awards
Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award (Nominee — 2018)
Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award (Shortlist — 2018)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 9.31 inches
ISBN
0399557008 / 9780399557002
Other editions
I Got A New Friend by Karl Newsom Edwards (Hardcover)
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Lexile
280L