Missing Jack by Rebecca Elliott
Toby's cat, Jack, is THE best cat EVER. But Jack is getting old, and Toby will miss his furry best friend terribly when he's gone. Then Toby meets a crazy cat called Humphrey. In this charming and beautifully illustrated picture book Rebecca Elliott addresses the difficult subject of a child's first experience of the death of a pet with warmth, sensitivity and well placed humour. Awards: 2012 - DOLLY GRAY CHILDREN'S LITERATURE AWARD - WINNER 2011 JUNIOR MAGAZINE DESIGN AWARDS Most Promising New Talent - SHORTLISTED 2011 NASEN AWARDS (National Association of Special Education Needs) Inclusive Children's Book of the Year - SHORTLISTED 2011 NURSERY WORLD AWARDS Three to Fives New Launch - FINALIST 2010-11 PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE Children's Book of the Year - FINALIST 2012 - KATE GREENAWAY MEDAL - LONG LIST
"For those of us who know what it's like to love and lose an animal member of the family, this book is so poignant, beautiful and ultimately hopeful" -- Clare Balding
Rebecca Elliott is an author-illustrator who has won several awards andbeen nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Her children, Toby, Clemmieand Benjy, often star in her books. Her website is www.rebeccaelliott.com
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780745965024 |
| ISBN 10 | 0745965024 |
| Title | Missing Jack |
| Author | Rebecca Elliott |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | SPCK Publishing |
| Year published | 2015-02-20 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Prizes | Winner of DOLLY GRAY CHILDREN'S LITERATURE AWARD 2012 (UK), Runner-up for NURSERY WORLD AWARDS Three to Fives New Launch 2011 (UK), Runner-up for 2010-11 PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE Children's Book of the Year 2011 (UK), Short-listed for JUNIOR MAGAZINE DESIGN AWARDS Most Promising New Talent 2011 (UK), Short-listed for NASEN AWARDS (National Association of Special Education Needs) Inclusive Children's Book of the Year 2011 (UK), Long-listed for The CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals 2012 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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