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Barkus: Book 1

Barkus: Book 1

by Marc Boutavant (Illustrator), Marc Boutavant (Illustrator), Patricia MacLachlan (Author)

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    Illustrated 2018

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Synopsis

The exuberant Barkus and his lucky young owner jump, whirl, and twirl across the pages of this critically celebrated series from a Newbery Medal-winning author. The straight-forward text is accessible for even the newest independent reader, while the warm, humorous story and vibrant, energetic images make this an ideal choice for picture book readers and advanced readers as well.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 56
 Edition: Illustrated
 Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 07 Aug 2018
ISBN 10: 1452172625
ISBN 13: 9781452172620
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years

Media Reviews
Will delight, in particular, child readers who are fond of animals. --Julie Danielson, Kirkus Reviews
An upbeat collection of five stories that bridges picture book and chapter book terrain. - Publishers Weekly
Fans will be begging for more. -The Horn Book Magazine
Stories that will make everyone want a dog like Barkus. --Imagination Soup
The charm is infectious. --The New York Times
Author Bio
Patricia MacLachlan is a versatile and prolific author whose titles range from picture books to novels, including the Newbery Medal- winning Sarah, Plain and Tall. Barkus was inspired by the imagined adventures of her neighbor's dog. She lives in Massachusetts.

Marc Boutavant is an internationally acclaimed illustrator. His work has been featured in The New York Times and The New Yorker as well as numerous children's books. He lives in Paris, France.