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Missing Jack

Rebecca Elliott author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:SPCK Publishing

Published:20th Feb '15

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A beautifully illustrated story about elderly cats, young cats, and helping children overcome the death of a pet

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

  • 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)

ISBN: 9780745965024

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32 pages

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