Cookie Contributor(s): Duff, Isabelle (Author), Crispe, Susannah (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1925820955 ISBN-13: 9781925820959 Publisher: Ek Books OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2021 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Depression & Mental Illness - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Dogs - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 9.7" W x 10.1" (0.90 lbs) 32 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Cookie the Border Collie loves lots of things, like smelling smelly smells, chewing chewy things, going for adventures and making friends. But most of all, Cookie loves Girl. Join this inseparable pair as they play together and learn how to make each other happy, even on the days when Cookie is the only one who can make Girl smile. Cookie is a heart-warming story about the love between a pet and their person. It is also a sensitive exploration of childhood depression and anxiety, and the importance of empathy. With beautiful words and playful illustrations, it provides a gentle starting point for big conversations. 19-year-old author Isabelle Duff was inspired to write Cookie by her personal experiences with acute depressive disorder and anxiety, and by her wonderful dog, Saffy, who has been an invaluable support to her. The result is a valuable resource for reducing stigmatism around mental illness, and a tribute to the loved ones who are able to get you out of bed when nothing else can. Anyone who picks up Cookie will find themselves learning something from this mischievous pup and his Girl. It is for children who have experienced depression and anxiety just like Girl. It is for kids who don't understand why someone close to them is so sad. It is for child psychologists who need to talk to young people about mental illness. And, of course, it is for dog-lovers everywhere. |