Harry and Walter

Description

Ages 4 to 7 years Inspired by a true story, this delightful picture book details the friendship between a four year old boy, Harry, and his ninety two year old neighbor, Walter Harry and Walter do everything together, from playing board games and drawing pictures to playing in the leaves and building snowmen. Harry is devastated when he learns that he will be moving. At his new home, nothing seems to be fun anymore, until one day, he hears Walter's voice. Their friendship blooms again now that Walter has moved to a retirement home close by. Acclaimed author Kathy Stinson has created a poignant, cross-generational story that will warm the hearts of children and adults alike. With charming illustrations by Qin Leng, Harry and Walter is a perfect book for children to share with grandparents.

Kathy Stinson is the multi-award-winning author of The Man with the Violin, winner of the 2014 TD Canadian Children's Literature Award. She lives near Guelph, Ontario. Born in Shanghai, Qin Leng now lives in Toronto where she works as a designer and background artist on feature films and television series, as well as a freelance illustrator.