Can I Sit with You?

Description

Guess How Much I Love You meets The Stray Dog in this empathy read that illustrates the power of friendship in the face of change. With accessible, poignant text and stunning illustrations, beloved author/illustrator Sarah Jacoby tells the story of a friendship between a girl and a dog who discover how life transforms and expands with someone by your side. Warm, lyrical narration, outstanding imagery, and a pleasing rhythm take readers along one loyal dog's journey to the chair-and lap-of the girl he's meant to be with, no matter how far she roams. Whether you're reading with a loved one or on your own, this book illustrates the importance of companionship and loyalty, and how engaging with others makes the world embrace you in return. * THE PERFECT EMPATHY READ: This is a book that can be read from two perspectives, with lots of room for questions between parent and child. In a time when divisiveness and polarization are everywhere, this book's message of openness and friendship is a refreshing change for both parents and kids. * FOR DOG LOVERS: No matter your age, it's hard to deny the appeal of a furry friend. Like Gaston, Good Dog Carl, Harry the Dirty Dog, and Clifford, this book is a perfect portrayal of hope and everlasting love between a dog and "his" child. * UNIQUELY BEAUTIFUL: Evoking a European style that's playful, colorful, and incredibly emotive, Sarah's illustrations make for a picture book that stands out from the crowd. You'll want every single image as a painting for your child's nursery-or your own living room. At once playful and beautiful, child-like and stunning, Sarah's art takes children's book art to its highest high. Perfect for: * Parents and young kids * ibrarians and educators * Read-aloud circles * Animal lovers * Families with pets * Fans of Sarah Jacoby * Fans of children's illustration and picture books

Sarah Jacoby is the author of the beloved Forever or a Day and the illustrator of the acclaimed Rabbit and the Motorbike and The Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown. She's won awards from The Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, and Communication Arts, among others. She lives in Philadelphia, PA, with her family and the dog this book is dedicated to, Walt.

"Jacoby's lyrical poem is narrated by [a] little pooch that approaches a girl as she's out walking with an adult. . . . Charming watercolor illustrations, created with NuPastel and mixed media, deftly reveal their growing friendship and dependency. The gently rhyming text and engaging pictures will appeal to youngsters who have or want a dog of their own."-Booklist "This sweet, lovely tale should spark thoughtful conversations about friendship and empathy between children and adults. Pastel and watercolor illustrations brim with color and emotion, mirroring the protagonists' light and occasional somber feelings with every page turn. Young readers will want to sit with this pair. They're made for each other."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Watercolor and pastel artwork by Jacoby (Rabbit and the Motorbike) offers shifting, shimmering fields of color. Even the dog understands the emotional impact of the hues: 'when you need a deep blue dark-/ Can I sit with you?' it says, planted by her side on a Prussian blue winter night. . . . [The dog is] a saintly, patient presence in this portrait of pure-hearted canine love."-Publishers Weekly "Like a reassuring lullaby, the poetic text is graceful and earnest: 'And even if you wander, ramble or roam, I know looking high and low can show you what you left at home.' The expressive illustrations succeed in reinforcing the heartfelt tone of the story through softly blended watercolors and pastels. A touching ode to the formative experience of learning to love and being loved in -return."-School Library Journal