Stormy

<b>From the creator of the <i>New York Times</i> best-illustrated children's book award winner <i>The Only Child</i> comes a gorgeous and moving wordless picture book that's perfect for dog lovers.</b><br><br>In this heartwarming wordless picture book that's perfect for dog lovers a woman visits a park and discovers a pup hiding under a bench--scruffy scared and alone. With gentle coaxing the woman tries to befriend the animal but the dog is too scared to let her near. Day after day the woman tries--and day after day the dog runs away. With perseverance and patience--and help from an enticing tennis ball--a tentative friendship begins. But it's not until a raging storm forces the two together that a joyous and satisfying friendship takes hold. Guojing poignantly explores how trust doesn't always come easily but how over time and with kindness and determination forever love can grow.<br><br><b>Praise for <i>Stormy</i>:</b><br><b></b><br>Guojing amplifies the suspense and sentiment of her story with the skill -- and mercilessness -- of a great Disney or Pixar director.... Masterful. --New York Times Book Review<b></b><br><b></b><br>A touching tale about the strong emotional connection between dog and human. --Kirkus Reviews starred review <br><br>Guojing paces the story to rock emotionally between the dog's lonely existence and the woman's offer of love building all the way to a joyful conclusion. --Publishers Weekly starred review<br><br> Adults should be prepared for some serious pet pleading after kids get a look at our scruffy hero and its happy ending.--Bulletin starred review <br><br>Brimming with golden-hued love this is a book that successfully appeals to our most basic human sentiment perfect for anyone who appreciates Guojing's accomplished visual style as well as dog lovers of all ages. --Booklist starred review<br><br>This beautifully illustrated book will appeal to a wide range of ages can spark conversations around houselessness and insecurity or just be enjoyed as a tale of a dog finding a &#173;forever home. --School Library Journal<br><br><b></b>