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Highlights
- The Frog and Toad-style duo returns in a new series of stories about celebrating loved ones, past and present Otis and Peanut are back!
- 8-12 Years
- 8.03" x 7.09" Hardcover
- 80 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
- Series Name: Otis & Peanut
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About the Book
"Heartwarming tales of friendship between a long-haired guinea pig and a naked mole rat in the spirit of Frog and Toad. In the second book in this charming series of graphic novels, three more delightful stories explore themes of friendship, grief, and belonging. These three stories dig deep, showing Otis and Peanut dealing with the death of Pearl, Peanut's sister and Otis's friend. Addressing death in a book for such young kids can seem daunting, but Naseem has tackled it head on, conveying the mix of emotions that accompany the loss of a loved one and what the process of grieving is all about. These stories are about how to remember someone after their gone, and how to keep those memories close. In "The Cake," Otis and Peanut discover that there's always a good reason to eat cake -- even if it's for no reason at all. In "The Dream," Peanut is missing his sister, Pearl, but finds a way to keep her memory close. In "The Collection," Otis and Peanut celebrate old memories and make some new ones. These two endearing characters gently explore deep truths about life and human nature while continuing to help each other figure out their world."--Provided by publisher.Book Synopsis
The Frog and Toad-style duo returns in a new series of stories about celebrating loved ones, past and present
Otis and Peanut are back! Grounded in the tender, supportive friendship between a long-haired guinea pig and a naked mole rat, the second book in this junior graphic novel series explores themes of celebrating life's simple pleasures, grief, and making new memories with sensitivity, humor, and optimism.
The three stories in this book reveal how the pair feel the loss of Pearl, Peanut's sister and Otis's friend. In "The Cake," Peanut bakes a sweet treat for Otis using Pearl's recipe and teaches him that there's always a good reason to eat cake--even if it's for no reason at all! In "The Dream," Peanut is missing his sister, but finds a way to keep her memory close. And in "The Collection," the two friends celebrate old memories, and make some new ones.
Author Naseem Hrab brings wit and lightness to challenging subject matter. The profound lessons she shares about missing someone you love while holding them in your heart will resonate with young readers. Poignant, funny, and sweeter than a slice of Pearl's Strawberry Layer Cake, Otis & Peanut Forever and Ever is a treat to be enjoyed at any time.
Review Quotes
"A consciously composed graphic novel that embraces joyful memories and deliciously sweet moments, and a worthwhile experience for all young readers."
-- "School Library Journal""A feel-good tale of pals bonding as they grapple with grief."
-- "Kirkus Reviews""Shares the emotions of friendship and loss, while also leaving readers recognizing that our memories can hold both happy and sad moments in life."
-- "Sal's Fiction Addiction""There is a gentleness to Naseem Hrab's stories of Otis and Peanut that invites young readers to see their own lives within the stories of the guinea pig and the mole rat ... So, by nature of these stories, not only will they practise their reading and make connections between text and illustrations, they'll be making meaningful connections between the story and their own lives, learning about empathy, acceptance, cooperation and more."-- "CanLit for Little Canadians"
"Whether readers have lost someone or have experienced an event that has upset them, such as moving or a friendship ending, Otis & Peanut: Forever and Ever will help readers process the loss and revisit memories while looking forward to making new memories with people familiar and new."-- "Canadian Review of Materials"