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My Bison

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Pub Date Mar 03 2020 | Archive Date Feb 04 2020

Children's Fiction

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In a clearing by the forest, a little girl befriends a bison. Each winter they meet, sit by the fire, and share stories or simply enjoy the silence together until it is time for the bison to rejoin his herd in the spring. Their bond deepens as they grow older and the years go by, but one winter her bison does not return. After searching for him in the woods, the little girl, now a grown-up, comes to understand that though her bison is gone, he will also always be with her. Gaya Wisniewski's evocative charcoal-and-ink illustrations, enriched by the gradual addition of blue watercolor, masterfully convey this tender, affecting story of friendship and understanding the passage of time.

In a clearing by the forest, a little girl befriends a bison. Each winter they meet, sit by the fire, and share stories or simply enjoy the silence together until it is time for the bison to rejoin...

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Advance Praise

(STARRED REVIEW) – "A lonely child and a bison become soul mates in this affecting French fantasy....Wisniewski's words and images capture the deep satisfaction of an interspecies bond. Perfect for animal lovers and old souls who harbor a touch of melancholy." – Kirkus Reviews

(STARRED REVIEW) – "A lonely child and a bison become soul mates in this affecting French fantasy....Wisniewski's words and images capture the deep satisfaction of an interspecies bond. Perfect for...

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ISBN 9781616898861
PRICE $17.95 (USD)

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