Perfect for fans of Oliver Jeffers and Jon Klassen, this nearly
wordless picture book tells a heartwarming and hopeful story of loss and
new beginnings as a little girl and her dog, Antonia, journey with their
family across a river to start a new life.
Like so many people around the world facing difficult times, the little
girl and her family in this eye-catching and emotionally satisfying
picture book have had to leave their home. The girl has brought along
her belongings and her friendly, curious dog, Antonia. While waiting for
a boat to take them across a river, she plays with other children who've
also brought pets --a duck and a bird. But on the other side of the
river, Antonia goes missing in the brush. The girl is distraught, until
a new friend releases his own pet bird from its cage in an extraordinary
gesture of solidarity and freedom. With colorful, whimsical
illustrations and an uplifting message of resilience, this US debut from
a talented Colombian creator will leave readers with a full heart.