A Gift for Sophie

(Hardback)

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A heartwarming tale about friendship and sharing wisdom between generations.

Sophie and Emilio spend their days enjoying lifes small discoveries in a tiny seaside village with their best pet friend 'Sir' and a mischievous crow. Sophies regular visits and gift exchanges with her great-uncle lead to teachings about how value is determined by the intentions of the heart. The wisdom found in Old Man Toms eloquent quote, 'Its all in the nature of things', sums up this poetic tale of friendship, overcoming loss, and rites of passage.

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"A rare gift for lovers of timeless tales."--CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

Author Bio

As a member of the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, Gilles Vigneault is hailed as one of Canada's most influential music figures of the 20th century, especially as a champion Qubcois folksinger. His work often evokes his great love of nature and the passion he has for his hometown of Natashquan, a remote, windswept village on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. He has received numerous distinctions including the Grand prix du disquiet de l'Acadmie Charles-Cros in France and the Mdaille Vermeil offered by the City of Paris. Stphane Jorisch is a four-time winner of the Governor General's Literary Award, as well as winner of the Ruth Schwartz Children's Book Award and the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Award. He has also created set designs for Le Cirque du Soleil.