Farewell Floppy

Description

Sometimes learning to let go of what you love is the only way to hold on. It was the perfect plan: abandon pet rabbit, Floppy, in the woods, and take a giant leap toward adulthood. Done and . . . wait, what has this boy done?! Having a bunny that moonlights as a best friend and jack (rabbit) of all escapades is for babies, right? It's better to cut the pet loose, make new human friends, and not be so dependent on a floppy-eared furball bent on chewing electrical cords, right? If saying goodbye to Floppy was necessary to grow up, why does life without Floppy feel so wrong? From critically acclaimed author-illustrator of The Bear's Song and The Bear's Sea Escape, Benjamin Chaud, comes an unforgettable picture book about the power of friendship, and how learning to let go of what you love is sometimes the only way to hold on. At once a poignant reflection on separation anxiety and a humorous take on the push and pull of childhood friendships, Farewell Floppy explores the complex emotions children experience as they transition toward independence. Guided by a spirited and soulful narrative, this buoyant read-aloud is also ideal for independent reading and will resonate with a wide audience, including the reviewers who have bestowed Benjamin Chaud'sThe Bear's Song with starred reviews.

Benjamin Chaud is the author and illustrator of New York Times Notable Book The Bear's Song, as well as The Bear's Sea Escape, and he is the illustrator of Junior Library Guild selection I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . ., A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School . . ., and the Pomelo series. He lives in Die, France.

A nuanced first-person narrative illustrated with expressive use of line and a fine understanding of dramatic composition--Booklist The sweet innocence of the artwork belies the serious issues that are touched on in this provocative picture book.--School Library Journal Thoughtful characterization and dreamlike forest landscapes.--Publishers Weekly