Wild, M. (2011). Harry & Hopper. New York, NY: Feiwel and Friends. ISBN: 978-0-312-64261-7Author: Margaret Wild
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Illustrator: Freya Blackwood
Website: http://www.freyablackwood.net/
Media Used: Laser print on watercolor paper with watercolor, gouache, and charcoal.
Summary: Harry and Hopper, a boy and his dog, are the best of friends. Until one day Harry comes home to find out that Hopper isn't there. This is the comforting story of healing after the loss of a beloved pet.
Personal Thoughts: The loss of a beloved pet can be a hard thing for a person of any age to deal with. This book captures the feelings and memories of growing up with a dog - raising it from a puppy to a grown dog - and dealing with its unexpected (or possibly expected) loss. Harry copes with Hopper's loss by sleeping on the sofa (since his bed reminds him of Hopper). At night he dreams that his dog has come to visit him one last time - running and playing. The illustrations, with the charcoal sketchy lines, capture the mood and tones of the story wonderfully. A great book for anyone dealing with losing a pet, or the possibility of losing one.
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