A poignant evocation of childhood pain and jealousy at the desertion of a best friend, with a message of optimism and empowerment
A child reminisces about the many joyful and playful moments she used to share with her dear old buddy, who has made a new friend. But although she is sad, she finds the strength to keep her head high and sets out to find a new playmate.
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Charlotte Zolotow--author, editor, publisher, and educator--has one of the most distinguished reputations in the field of children's literature. She has written more than seventy books, many of which are picture-book classics, such as Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present and William's Doll. She lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.
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Benjamin Chaud is an author and illustrator living in the South of France. He illustrates the Pomelo and the FEe Coquillette series, and he is the author and illustrator of Tralali: La musique de petit bruits, a CD for children, and the picture books Adieu Chaussette and Coquillages et petit ours.
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