No More Bows

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Milly loves her dog Hugo. And she LOVES dressing up Hugo in bows.

Hugo loves Milly, but Hugo does NOT like wearing bows. Not frilly ones or sparkly ones or bows with jewels.

Finally, Hugo cant take it anymore and he runs away! But life is lonely without Milly. He starts to think that maybe bows arent so dreadful after alland maybe life is better with a friend by your side.

Readers will laugh out loud in debut author-illustrator Samantha Cotterills delightful picture book about a dog and his girl.

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"An enjoyable, repeatable read-aloud with memorable art that will have readers hoping for another outing with Hugo." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "With humorous, sweet touches throughout and an endearing pooch protagonist, this delightful read-aloud is sure to be widely enjoyed." -- Booklist "From its vibrant and expressive illustrations to its hilarious and heartwarming story, this is a book to be savored and shared...Everyone will enjoy this story and clamor for another installment." -- School Library Journal

Author Bio

Samantha Cotterill, also known as mummysam, has been drawing since the early 1980s, when she discovered that her doodles could be traded for gum and candy in the lunchroom. Samantha now creates illustrations and stop-motion minifilms out of her home in Upstate New York, which she shares with her husband and two boys. No More Bows is her first picture book. You can visit her at www.mummysam.com.