Draw the Line
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Draw the Line

Written and illustrated by Kathryn Otoshi · Written by Kathryn Otoshi

Two boys' lines connect, then clash. Can they mend their friendship?

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48 pages
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Two boys discover the magic of connection when their drawn lines meet. But a misstep turns their creation into a chaotic tug-of-war, unraveling their bond. As tension grows, can they bridge the rift and find forgiveness? This visually striking tale explores the delicate balance of friendship, boundaries, and healing after conflict.

From the publisher

Draw the Line is a powerful picture book about forgiveness from Kathryn Otoshi, author of the bestselling book One.

When two boys draw their own lines and realize they can connect them together―magic happens!

But a misstep causes their lines to get crossed.

Push! Pull! Tug! Yank!

Soon their line unravels into an angry tug-of-war.

With a growing rift between them, will the boys ever find a way to come together again?

Acclaimed author/illustrator Kathryn Otoshi uses black and white illustrations with thoughtful splashes of color to create a powerful, multi-layered statement about friendship, boundaries, and healing after conflict.

A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2017

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about resolving conflictBooks about friendshipBooks about forgivenessBooks about drawing
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Published
October 10, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781626725638

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