In Abby's Hands Contributor(s): Lewis, Wendy A. (Author), Mets, Marilyn (Illustrator), Ledwon, Peter (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0889953635 ISBN-13: 9780889953635 Publisher: Red Deer Press OUR PRICE: $4.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2006 Annotation: As Abby scratches and pats Opal_s tummy, she feels the new pups waiting to be born. Abby and her yellow lab, Opal, love to inhabit their own small world beneath the lace tablecloth that Abby's grandmother crocheted. As Abby scratches and pats Opal's tummy, she feels the new pups waiting to be born. When Grandpa Jack must go to the hospital with Abby's mother because he's hurt his leg, Abby is left to look after Opal. When the dog goes into labor, Abby must find the courage to help. There is simply no other choice. In Abby's Hands is a gentle story about the resourcefulness of a young girl who believes she is incapable, but who discovers her own grace when the moment demands it. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Fiction |
Dewey: FIC |
Series: Northern Lights Books for Children |
Physical Information: 0.12" H x 4.95" W x 7.77" (0.29 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Self-Esteem |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 74519 Reading Level: 3.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: As Abby scratches and pats Opal's tummy, she feels the new pups waiting to be born. Abby and her yellow lab, Opal, love to inhabit their own small world beneath the lace tablecloth that Abby's grandmother crocheted. As Abby scratches and pats Opal's tummy, she feels the new pups waiting to be born. When Grandpa Jack must go to the hospital with Abby's mother because he's hurt his leg, Abby is left to look after Opal. When the dog goes into labor, Abby must find the courage to help. There is simply no other choice. In Abby's Hands is a gentle story about the resourcefulness of a young girl who believes she is incapable, but who discovers her own grace when the moment demands it. Winner of the 2004 Alberta Book of the Year Award for Illustration 2004 Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Notable Title Highlighted Title, Independent Publisher Online Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Selection |
Contributor Bio(s): Mets, Marilyn: - Marilyn Mets has been working in Toronto as an illustrator, art director and graphic designer for over 25 years. She has illustrated and collaborated on numerous children's books, winning many awards and nominations including being nominated for the Amelia Frances Gibbons Award for Illustration in 1998 for Cameron and Me.Ledwon, Peter: - Peter Ledwon has worked as a commercial photographer, illustrator, graphic designer, and art director for the past 15 years. He gained formal training in photography at Ryerson University. In addition, he holds science degrees in physiology and biochemistry from U.B.C. Peter also writes for both magazines and newsletters targeted at the adult market.Lewis, Wendy: - Wendy A. Lewis; illustrated by Marilyn Mets and Peter Ledwon |