My Friend Andy - by Emma Chinnery (Hardcover)

About the Book

Fluffy wants to befriend Andy, but his owner never lets them play together. Only after he gets separated from his family at the park is he able to truly interact with his new friend. With the help of Andy and his owner, Fluffy finds his way back home and makes a new best friend in the process.

Emma Chinnery combines a gentle approach and a strong narrative to help guide authentic conversations around a complex issue in this heartwarming story about compassion and inclusion.

Book Synopsis

The big city is a scary place for Fluffy, the little lost dog--until she makes a friend who will help her in this carefully observed story that challenges readers to re-evaluate perceptions of homelessness.
Fluffy wants to befriend Andy, but his owner never lets them play together. Only after he gets separated from his family at the park is he able to truly interact with his new friend. With the help of Andy and his owner, Fluffy finds his way back home and makes a new best friend in the process.

Emma Chinnery combines a gentle approach and a strong narrative to help guide authentic conversations around a complex issue in this heartwarming story about compassion and inclusion.

Review Quotes

"The colorful, loose-lined illustrations are reminiscent of Quentin Blake's work. After reading this touching tale, everyone will want to befriend these irresistible pups."--Kirkus Reviews

"Besides the appealing storyline and lively, emotionally resonant watercolor illustrations, the book also offers a way to engage children in conversations about homelessness."--Booklist

About the Author

Emma Chinnery is a British illustrator and writer living in Suffolk. After working as a graphic artist in London for several years, she followed her passion for children's books and studied in the MA Children's Book Illustration course at the Cambridge School of Art, graduating with Distinction in 2021. She loves to work with children and run workshops and live drawing sessions in schools and libraries. When she's not drawing or writing, you can find her on a bike, cycling the country lanes of Suffolk.