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Finn And Puss

Robert Vescio author Melissa Mackie illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Exisle Publishing

Published:1st Oct '17

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

Finn And Puss cover

Finn, a young boy, is lonely. Puss, a cat, is lost. Then Finn and Puss meet. Suddenly Finn isn’t lonely anymore, and Puss seems quite happy to be with Finn too. So when Finn sees a ‘Lost’ poster, put up by Puss’s owners, he’s faced with a tough decision. Will he do the right thing? This simple story, told in few words, touches on themes of hope, despair, loneliness and friendship. Above all, it gently explores how sometimes we need to make hard choices but that ‘doing the right thing’ has its own rewards.

"... effectively deals with simple emotions that children under five can relate to, as well as challenging them to feel compassion, understand the possible perspectives of others, and display a sense of responsibility. Like me, this book is sure to win your affections, too!", Romi Sharp, Just Kids Lit, Review. Finn and Puss, 25 September 2017
"Of course at the heart of this book is the lesson itself… making the hard decisions that we know (deep down) are the right ones and even if they’re bloody hard to make. That we feel better afterwards because we know we’ve done the right thing." , Debbish, Book Review, 2 October 2017
"The touching simply-told story of a lonely boy finding a friend, only to have to part again. Illustrations in gentle colours complete this appealing book.", Pinerolo
"Told in a few words but with exquisite illustrations that are as gentle as the story but rich in emotion and detail, this  is a story which explores the connections between a child and a pet and how hard it can be to do the right thing.", The Bottom Shelf

ISBN: 9781925335507

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

32 pages