Missing You
Published on 11. April 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
120 pages
978-1-63715-207-2 (ISBN)
Description
Siblings Thomas and Lara recently lost their mother. Along with their father, they miss her terribly. When the family spots an injured deer on the side of the road, they decide to rescue it. Bringing the deer home, they name him Lion and quickly become best friends. The new woodland creature brings warmth and fun back into their lives, and a sweet companionship begins.
Before meeting Thomas and Lara, Lion also missed his mother. The baby deer was left alone and scared after losing his mother to hunters. Upon meeting the young children, Lion finds comfort in their new friendship.
But when Lion grows more and more curious about the forest beyond the house, Thomas and Lara start to wonder if the woods is where Lion is meant to live. After so much loss, will the children be able to say goodbye to their new friend?
From award-winning Brazilian creators Phellip Willian and Melissa Garabeli, Missing You is a beautifully illustrated and heartfelt story about companionship and learning how and when to let go.
Before meeting Thomas and Lara, Lion also missed his mother. The baby deer was left alone and scared after losing his mother to hunters. Upon meeting the young children, Lion finds comfort in their new friendship.
But when Lion grows more and more curious about the forest beyond the house, Thomas and Lara start to wonder if the woods is where Lion is meant to live. After so much loss, will the children be able to say goodbye to their new friend?
From award-winning Brazilian creators Phellip Willian and Melissa Garabeli, Missing You is a beautifully illustrated and heartfelt story about companionship and learning how and when to let go.
Reviews / Votes
"The family's tears and laughter feel genuine in this tender interpretation of a wild pet story that tackles grief and loss, and the path toward healing." * <I>Publishers Weekly</I> *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Portland
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 225 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
322 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63715-207-2 (9781637152072)
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Persons
Melissa is a visual and graphic artist. She has a degree in Visual Arts from Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa (EUPG) and has already illustrated many children's books and textbooks, as well as comics. Currently, she spends her time with her watercolors, rescued dogs, and chocolate milk.
A professor during most of his time, and a writer during his breaks and bus rides, Phellip has an English degree from Universidade Estadual do Parana (EUPG) and a Masters in Literature from the same institution. He has release some books with co-creator Melissa, and oftentimes he plays with stories and animals.
A professor during most of his time, and a writer during his breaks and bus rides, Phellip has an English degree from Universidade Estadual do Parana (EUPG) and a Masters in Literature from the same institution. He has release some books with co-creator Melissa, and oftentimes he plays with stories and animals.