by David Armitage (Illustrator), Becky Edwards (Author), David Armitage (Illustrator), Becky Edwards (Author)
'The vivid, impressionistic illustrations with details that stand out from the colour-washed background support the emotions expressed so well in the text Outstanding' Books for Keeps A little girl is moving house to go and live in the city. But she knows she can't take her cat who would be very unhappy. So full of sadness and regret, she leaves him with her cousins. All her favourite games were with Charlie. What would she do in the city? Who would she play with? But city life has other excitements Soon she has new friends and new games and while the place in heart for Charlie remains strong, and she visits him as often as she can, she learns that he can be her friend without being with her all the time. Beautiful illustrations complement this moving text which deals gently with two topics which can be a source of anxiety for children: friendships and moving house.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Edition: New
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 23 Apr 2001
ISBN 10: 0747550182
ISBN 13: 9780747550181
Book Overview: a companion to the beautiful My Brother Sammy, also by Becky and David and available in paperback subtly introduces the complex themes of separation and responsibility in a very accessible way inspirational art and strong lyrical text