Batchelder Honor illustrator Sonja Danowski has written and illustrated this beautiful story that brings a universal theme to life.
"When Tony, a little boy, bravely offers his stuffed animals--including his favorite toy cat--to the animal shelter to raise money for the needy dogs and cats, it touches his mom's heart. Later that night when Tony misses his toy, she gives him her old stuffed cat. He embraces it with such care and devotion that his mom rewards him in a way that he never imagines"--Page 4 of cover.
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Batchelder Honor illustrator Sonja Danowski has written and illustrated this beautiful story that brings a universal theme to life.
"When Tony, a little boy, bravely offers his stuffed animals--including his favorite toy cat--to the animal shelter to raise money for the needy dogs and cats, it touches his mom's heart. Later that night when Tony misses his toy, she gives him her old stuffed cat. He embraces it with such care and devotion that his mom rewards him in a way that he never imagines"--Page 4 of cover.
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This heartwarming tale by the extraordinary illustrator, Sonja Danowski, is sure to please animal lovers! When Toni, a little boy, bravely offers his favorite stuffed cat to the animal shelter to raise money for the needy dogs and cats, it touches his mom's heart. Later that night Toni misses his stuffed toy, and his mom offers her old stuffed animal. He embraces it with such love that his mom rewards him in a way that he never imagines.
Critic Reviews
“*Starred Review. "In this beautiful book by German author/illustrator Danowski...Children will empathize with Tony's anxieties, disappointments, and ultimate happiness as he lives with the consequences of his decision, with the guidance of understanding, caring adults. A gentle story that children will return to time and time again."- Kirkus Reviews”
"Each full-bleed, jewel-toned illustration captures deep meaning in a single moment, thanks to her characters expressive faces and gestures and the minute, almost casual details...Every image exudes warmth... " Sarah Hunter, Booklist"
About the Author
Sonja Danowski was born in Iserlohn, Germany. She studied design in Nuremberg and since then has been working in Berlin as an illustrator. Her work focuses especially on picture books, using images to preserve human memories. Her colorful illustrations have won her many international awards, including the Golden Island Award in the Nami Island International Picture Book Illustration Concours 2015. Her first book for NorthSouth Books, Grandma Lives in a Perfume Village, was a Batchelder Honor Book.
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