Synopses & Reviews
Review
"Its theme resonates." and#151;Kirkus Reviews, pointer reivew Kirkus Reviews with Pointers
"Delightful." and#151;School Library Journal, starred review School Library Journal, Starred
STAR "This simple story of grief and healing is immediate and moving." and#151;Horn Book Magazine, starred review Horn Book, Starred
Review
"Its theme resonates." —Kirkus Reviews, pointer reivew
Review
"Delightful." —School Library Journal, starred review
Synopsis
After Sarah loses her dog in a fire, her nightmares begin. In her story of healing, a one-eyed cat, a gaggle of unfriendly geese, and the special things in Grandmother Bryant's pocket turn out to be just the cure for Sarah's bad dreams.
About the Author
PETRA MATHERS is an acclaimed picture book illustrator whose books include In Aunt Giraffeand#39;s Green Garden by Jack Prelutsky, The Miraculous Tale of the Two Maries by Rosemary Wells, Strange Mr. Satie by M. T. Anderson, and her own beloved Lottie books. She lives in Astoria, Oregon.Jacqueline Briggs Martin is the author of Snowflake Bentley, winner of the 1999 Caldecott Medal, and The Lamp, the Ice, and the Boat Called Fish, an ALA Notable Book, a Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book, Riverbank Review Finalist, Notable Social Studies Trade book and winner of The Golden Kite Award for Illustration. She grew up on a farm in Maine much like the one in this story. She lives in Mt. Vernon, Iowa.