Olive & Pekoe: In Four Short Walks

(Hardback)

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A funny and engaging story about two dogsone old and tiny and wise; one young and huge and boisteroustold in four short chapters by Jacky Davis, the bestselling author of the Ladybug Girl series.

A perfect choice for emerging readers, fans of Dav Pilkeys Big Dog and Little Dog, and dog people everywhere!

Olive and Pekoe are best friends. Olive is an older dog who likes to take her time; Pekoe is a bouncy puppy with a nose for exploration. Together they make the perfect team. Pekoe fetches sticks for Olive, and Olive protects Pekoe from bigger, meaner dogs. They go on walks, encounter a chipmunk, and get caught in a rainstorm, among other adventures. Their escapades may be small but are nevertheless filled with excitement and love.

In four short and easy-to-read chapters (or walks), New York Timesbestselling author Jacky Davis explores the nature of friendship in all its humor and drama. Giselle Potters lively and engaging watercolors are the perfect match to the story.

Ideal for emerging readers, fans of Kelly DiPucchios Gaston, and anyone who loves dogs of all shapes and sizes!

Reviews

Warm, colorful, somehow both fanciful and sophisticated. . . . A good reminder that one of the strongest cases for having a friend who is different is that you get to see the world through a different set of eyes. New York Times Book Review Potters impressive expressively nave-style watercolor, ink, and colored-pencil illustrations perfectly nuance author Daviss witty text. . . .this clever design visually and textually summarizes the storys theme of friendships togetherness. A delight. Kirkus Reviews(starred review) Daviss understated, just-the-facts text. . .is the perfect foil for Potters expressive art. The illustrations capture the ups-and-downs of canine life and friendship with understanding and humorespecially when it comes to Pekoes innocent naivet. The book will touch the hearts and tickle the funny bones of dog-story readers and friendship-story readers alike. Horn Book (starred review) Davis and Potter celebrate a canine pairs differences . . . Pekoes youthful enthusiasm and Olives hard-won wisdom are equally beguiling. Despite their differences, they are loyal friends, focused on whats most important Publishers Weekly This picture book highlights the joy that can be shared among friends when they respect and celebrate each others differences. With simple illustrations and accessible text, this title will delight young readers and help them to appreciate their friendships in new and exciting ways. School Library Journal

Author Bio

Jacky Davis is the author of Black Belt Bunny, illustrated by Jay Fleck, and Olive and Peko: In Four Short Walks, illustrated by Giselle Potter.