Book #1
Barkus
Written by Patricia MacLachlan & illustrated by Marc Boutavant
6 - 9
Reading
age
56
Page
count
27
Words
per page
Aug 7, 2018
Publication
date
Paperback
$6.99
$6.74
Summary
Meet Barkus. Barkus is loyal. Barkus is generous. Barkus is family. The exuberant Barkus and his lucky young owner whirl and twirl across the pages of this delightful pre-chapter book series from award-winning author Patricia MacLachlan. The accessible text is ideal for even the newest independent reader, while the warm, humorous story and energetic illustrations will appeal to picture book readers as well as advanced readers.
Barkus Series
Published from 2018 - 2018
2 books| Year | Title | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Barkus | 56 |
| 2018 | Dog Dreams | 52 |
The Creatives Behind the Books
Author
Patricia MacLachlan is a versatile and prolific author whose titles range from picture books to novels, including the Newbery Medal–winning Sarah, Plain and Tall. Barkus was inspired by the imagined adventures of her neighbor’s dog. She lives in Massachusetts
Illustrator
Marc Boutavant is an internationally acclaimed illustrator. His work has been featured in The New York Times and the The New Yorker as well as numerous children’s books. He lives in Paris, France.
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