Herman's Letter - Hardcover

Percival, Tom

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1619634236 ISBN 13: 9781619634237

Publisher: Bloomsbury Childrens Books, 2014

Synopsis

Herman the bear and Henry the raccoon are best friends. But Henry's moving far, far away! So what do they do? Promise to write each other all the time and stay best friends forever, that's what.But being pen-pals is easier said than done, especially when your best friend seems to be having way more fun than you are. . . . Filled with interactive lift-the-flaps and great read-aloud potential, this heartwarming friendship story is an ideal pick for a cold night's story-time.

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Review:

"Hibernation, dedication and one long-distance friendship that will never be forgotten: a must-have when a friend moves away." "--""Kirkus Reviews""" "Filled with amusing details, the dynamic artwork fuels the text with action and humor, and lift-the-flap letters add an appealing interactive element. This book proves that true friendship endures despite distance and duress." "--""School Library Journal""" "Percival uses lift-the-flap letters to give concrete reality to the friends' correspondence, and his portrayal of Herman's vulnerability is touching and funny." "--Publishers Weekly"

Hibernation, dedication and one long-distance friendship that will never be forgotten: a must-have when a friend moves away. "Kirkus Reviews"

Filled with amusing details, the dynamic artwork fuels the text with action and humor, and lift-the-flap letters add an appealing interactive element. This book proves that true friendship endures despite distance and duress. "School Library Journal"

Percival uses lift-the-flap letters to give concrete reality to the friends' correspondence, and his portrayal of Herman's vulnerability is touching and funny. "Publishers Weekly"

The story's emotional content will resonate with any child whose friend has moved away, and the cartoonlike journey sequence is entertaining on its own. Colorful and expressive, Percival's illustrations have plenty of kid appeal. . . . offbeat, gently amusing fantasy. "Booklist""

"Hibernation, dedication and one long-distance friendship that will never be forgotten: a must-have when a friend moves away." --Kirkus Reviews

"Filled with amusing details, the dynamic artwork fuels the text with action and humor, and lift-the-flap letters add an appealing interactive element. This book proves that true friendship endures despite distance and duress." --School Library Journal

"Percival uses lift-the-flap letters to give concrete reality to the friends' correspondence, and his portrayal of Herman's vulnerability is touching and funny." --Publishers Weekly

"The story's emotional content will resonate with any child whose friend has moved away, and the cartoonlike journey sequence is entertaining on its own. Colorful and expressive, Percival's illustrations have plenty of kid appeal. . . . offbeat, gently amusing fantasy." --Booklist

Book Description:

Herman and Henry are the BEST of friends, nothing could EVER come between them - could it?

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Childrens Books
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1619634236
• ISBN 13: 9781619634237
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32