First Friend

Written by Kersten Hamilton · Illustrated by Jaime Kim

Discover how wolves became our closest companions.

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40 pages· AD550L

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In a world where wolves and humans were never friends, a girl and a pup defy the odds. As they learn to hunt, trade, and play together, their bond transforms the future. Witness the evolution of this unlikely friendship as a boy fishes with a wolf and a girl trades with a wild dog. Can these connections bridge the gap between species, leading to the companionship we cherish today? Explore the origins of our first friends in this enchanting tale of survival and unity.

From the publisher

With lyrical text by Kersten Hamilton and luminous illustrations by Jaime Kim, First Friend is an exploration of how the wild wolves became dogs, and how we learned to communicate and grow alongside the creatures we love. Long, long ago, when the world was new. . .a girl met a pup. In those days, everyone knew that wolves and children could not be friends. Still, they learned from each other–how to hunt, how to trade, how to survive, how to play. And years and years went by, and the world spun and changed. And then–a boy fished with a wolf, and a girl traded with a wild dog, and animal and human grew up side by side. . .into the best friends we are today.

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