My Friend, Billy Whiskers

(Hardback)

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Some friends are real, some are imaginary, but all can help us find our voice. My Friend, Billy Whiskers is a charming celebration of friendship, bravery, and the little push we sometimes need to step into something new.

On a snowy day, while the other children play together, Patrick sits alone, but he isn't really alone. His imaginary friend, Billy Whiskers, is always there, ready for bike rides, tree climbs, and magical adventures where Patrick's worries can just disappear. But on this special snow day, with the help of Billy Whiskers, Patrick finds the courage to take a new adventure and say hello to real life children playing in the real life playground. Can you guess what happens next

This heart-warming and uplifting picture book from award-winning author-illustrator David Litchfield celebrates the magic of imaginary friendship, the power of empathy, and the friends who help us grow.

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Back to School Previews - "a charming story about the magic of imaginary friends [...]Stunning artwork [...]A celebration of friendship an bravery.

Author Bio

DAVID LITCHFIELDis an illustrator from Bedfordshire in the UK, represented by The Bright Agency. David first started to draw when he was very young, creating Star Wars and Indiana Jones 'mash-up' comics for his older brother and sister. He is the creator of the award-winning, best-selling 'The Bear and the Piano' trilogy, as well as numerous other picture books. His first picture bookThe Bear and the Piano,won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize (Illustrated Book Category) and became a best-seller in the UK and US. It has sold in over 25 languages to date, with the next books in the trilogy:The Bear, the Piano, the Dog and the Fiddle, andThe Bear, the Piano and Little Bear's Concertalso achieving critical acclaim. His other picture books include Grandad's Secret Giant,Lights on Cotton Rock and Kid Christmas.David lives in Bedford with his family.