{"product_id":"olive-pekoe-in-four-short-walks-isbn-9780062573100","title":"Olive \u0026 Pekoe: In Four Short Walks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA funny and engaging story about two dogs—one old and tiny and wise; one young and huge and boisterous—told in four short chapters by Jacky Davis, the bestselling author of the Ladybug Girl series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA perfect choice for emerging readers, fans of Dav Pilkey’s \u003cem\u003eBig Dog and Little Dog, \u003c\/em\u003eand dog people everywhere!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOlive and Pekoe are best friends. Olive is an older dog who likes to take her time; Pekoe is a bouncy puppy with a nose for exploration. Together they make the perfect team. Pekoe fetches sticks for Olive, and Olive protects Pekoe from bigger, meaner dogs. They go on walks, encounter a chipmunk, and get caught in a rainstorm, among other adventures. Their escapades may be small but are nevertheless filled with excitement and love. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn four short and easy-to-read chapters (or walks), \u003cem\u003eNew York Times–\u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author Jacky Davis explores the nature of friendship in all its humor and drama. Giselle Potter’s lively and engaging watercolors are the perfect match to the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for emerging readers, fans of Kelly DiPucchio’s \u003cem\u003eGaston\u003c\/em\u003e, and anyone who loves dogs of all shapes and sizes!\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eOlive and Pekoe are best friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOlive is old and very knowledgeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePekoe is young and very enthusiastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOlive is small and slow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePekoe is big and bouncy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStill, even though these dogs are opposites in almost every way, they each appreciate the other and enjoy wonderful walks together, including the four eventful excursions in this book.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Potter’s impressive expressively naïve-style watercolor, ink, and colored-pencil illustrations perfectly nuance author Davis’s witty text. . . .this clever design visually and textually summarizes the story’s theme of friendship’s togetherness. A delight.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Davis and Potter celebrate a canine pair’s differences . . . Pekoe’s youthful enthusiasm and Olive’s hard-won wisdom are equally beguiling. Despite their differences, they are loyal friends, focused on what’s most important” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Davis’s understated, just-the-facts text. . .is the perfect foil for Potter’s expressive art. The illustrations capture the ups-and-downs of canine life and friendship with understanding and humor—especially when it comes to Pekoe’s innocent naiveté. The book will touch the hearts and tickle the funny bones of dog-story readers and friendship-story readers alike.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Warm, colorful, somehow both fanciful and sophisticated. . . . A good reminder that one of the strongest cases for having a friend who is different is that you get to see the world through a different set of eyes.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This picture book highlights the joy that can be shared among friends when they respect and celebrate each other’s differences. With simple illustrations and accessible text, this title will delight young readers and help them to appreciate their friendships in new and exciting ways.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888889131237,"sku":"NP9780062573100","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062573100.jpg?v=1730230035","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/olive-pekoe-in-four-short-walks-isbn-9780062573100","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}