Description: A lonely chipmunk longs for a friend who will sing along with her.
Brief description: Jamie A. Swenson is the author of If You Were a Dog, illustrated by Chris Raschka, which HuffPost called "one of the best read-aloud books of the year." Kirkus Reviews called Big Rig, illustrated by Ned Young, "a friend [readers] won't soon forget." Jamie is also the author of the Woof & Quack early reader series, which Kirkus Reviews called "just as much fun" as Elephant & Piggie. She holds an MFA in creative writing for children and young adults from Hamline University, and works as an associate librarian and early literary specialist. She lives in Wisconsin with her family. Learn more at JamieASwenson.com.
Review Quotes: Voices that join together make sweet music indeed. . . . This gentle, simply told story addresses the importance and enjoyment of friendship and collaboration. The eye-catching illustrations feature colors and patterns suggesting the emotional heft of Chipmunk's airs; ample white space permits focus on the tale's lively goings-on. The animal protagonists have engaging personalities and faces; their coats' realistic furriness is achieved via the artist's deft, swift strokes. Sweet music is best heard by those who really listen.--Kirkus Reviews