Barkus: Book 1

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Meet Barkus. Barkus is loyal. Barkus is generous. Barkus is family.

The exuberant Barkus and his lucky young owner whirl and twirl across the pages of this delightful pre-chapter book series from award-winning author Patricia MacLachlan. The accessible text is ideal for even the newest independent reader, while the warm, humorous story and energetic illustrations will appeal to picture book readers as well as advanced readers.

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"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
"Will delight, in particular, child readers who are fond of animals."--Julie Danielson, Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Patricia MacLachlan is an incredibly versatile author whose titles range from picture books to novels, including the Newbery Medal winner 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 who has illustrated a wide range of books, and has had work featured in the New York Times and the New Yorker . His previous titles for Chronicle include Around the World with Mouk and For Just One Day as well as the All Aboard Train Puzzle and Matching Game, the Sky High Building Puzzle and The Night Before Christmas Pop-Up Advent Calendar. He lives in Paris, France.