The story of a girl and a dog who discover how life transforms and expands with someone by your side.
With lyrical text and stunning illustrations, this empathy read illustrates the power of friendship in the face of change. Can I Sit with You? takes readers along one loyal dog's journey with the girl he's meant to be with, no matter how far she roams. This timeless picture book illustrates the importance of companionship and loyalty, and how engaging with others makes the world embrace you in return.
• From beloved author-illustrator Sarah Jacoby
• Full of playful, incredibly emotive illustrations
• Celebrates the importance of connection and unconditional love
Readers young and old will enjoy this moving story about the unbreakable bond between a girl and a dog.
• Children's books for kids ages 5-8
• Perfect for animal lovers
• Great empathy read
Autorentext
Sarah Jacoby is the author and illustrator of Forever or a Day and the illustrator of Rabbit and the Motorbike and The Important Thing about Margaret Wise Brown. She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Klappentext
In Can I Sit With You?, a faithful dog makes his way into a young girl's life-and heart-through a series of poignant questions. This is a touching story about a dog who's there for his girl through highs and lows, joys and sorrows, news and olds. With outstanding imagery and a discerning ear for rhythm and rhyme, Sarah Jacoby's warm, reassuring story can be read from either side of a heartwarming friendship. • As the girl changes and grows, her dog's love remains steadfast • Vivid, endearing art that resonates with children and adults alike • A poetic nod to companionship and loyalty Brimming with deeply felt writing and teaching valuable lessons of empathy, both characters discover how life transforms and expands with someone you love next to you. This heartwarming, bright, lyrical picture book celebrates the everlasting love of family, no matter who you are and no matter how you define it. • From Sarah Jacoby, author of the touching picture book Forever or a Day • A story about companionship, engaging with others, and how the world can embrace us in return • Great book for parents, grandparents, teachers, librarians, and educators searching for a picture book about empathy and openness for kids 5 to 7 years old • You'll love this book if you love books like Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller, Strictly No Elephants by Lisa Mantchev, and My Heart by Corinna Luyken.