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My Animal Friends

by R. David Stephens

illustrated by Kathryn E. Shoemaker
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Description

This tender bedtime rhyming book celebrates what every child knows—that animals are our special friends. There's a magical connection, a language of love that joins us together without words. Some animals bark, some purr and some coo. In this charming book, children guess the sounds that animals make.

Themes: animals, bedtime books, rhyming, lullaby

Awards

  • Chosen by the BC Ministry of Education for its early literacy initiative Ready, Set, Learn and given to 40,000 pre-school children across the BC Province

Reviews

“In My Animal Friends, young readers are invited to sing along and match the animals with the sound they make. Written by R. David Stephens and published by Tradewind Books, this book will appeal to young animal lovers and teaches a healthy respect for all living things.” Canadian Bookseller

Author Biography

R. David Stephens is a writer, actor and voice artist. He was born in Los Angeles and is now living in Vancouver. He has taught at the University of San Francisco, Tufts University and Shoreline Community College. 

Illustrator Biography

Kathryn E. Shoemaker is the illustrator of over thirty-six books for children. She lives in Vancouver, BC and teaches children's illustration at Langara College.