Lawrence & Sophia by Doreen Cronin - ISBN: 9780593618301
Hardcover
Brave friends conquer fears, finding joy and adventure together.

Lawrence & Sophia

$41.60

  • Hardcover

    40 pages

  • Release Date

    28 November 2023

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Summary

By the author of Click, Clack, Moo and the illustrator of The Lost House, here is an utterly endearing story about venturing out of your comfort zone and overcoming anxiety to help a friend.

Lawrence stays close to home because “out there” is too big and loud. Sophia stays high up in the tree branches because “down there” is too dark and dangerous. When they meet and become friends, they find ways to enjoy each other’s company without leaving their own safe spots … until a storm comes…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780593618301
ISBN-10:0593618300
Author:Doreen Cronin, Brian Cronin
Publisher:Random House USA Inc
Imprint:Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, Inc
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:40
Release Date:28 November 2023
Weight:461g
Dimensions:262mm x 238mm x 11mm
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Critics Review

“A friendship slowly develops, with the duo finding clever ways of sharing activities without either of them moving beyond their respective comfort zone—complemented by very funny art … a tale that quietly applauds both the efforts and the rewards of friendship building and risk-takin. Read it and smile.” —Kirkus“In a lightly rib-tickling examination of fright and friendship, Doreen Cronin suggests that shared perspectives and accountable friends represent a promising path to wider vistas.” —Publisher’s Weekly“Young readers will find this book highly approachable, and they will likewise enjoy examining the detailed illustrations. The images frequentlysay more than the words do, with subtle humor and occasionally interwoven between the words and the pictures, enhancing the appeal of the book.This enjoyable story of two unlikely friends whomake each other brave is a good addition to library collections.” —School Library Journal“Doreen Cronin offers a charming story that will resonate with children who are shy or anxious around unfamiliar people and places. Written with simplicity and sensitivity, the well-structured story reads aloud well. The delicate illustrations, created with poster paint, suit the quiet tone of this satisfying picture book.“—Booklist

About The Author

Doreen Cronin

Doreen Cronin is the author of many New York Times bestselling books, including Caldecott Honor Book Click, Clack, Moo and its sequels; and Diary of a Worm and its sequels; as well as a host of other beloved picture books. She and Brian are also the creators of Mama In the Moon.

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