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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br> A tongue twister featuring a little round greyhound and a little round groundhog who work themselves into a frenzy as they whirl around and around one another. <p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br> But what Emily Jenkins and Chris Appelhans' lyrical collaboration is really about is the intoxicating thrill of friendship, and boundless joy of play... -<i>The New York Times<br></i><br> A "merry read-aloud." -<i>The Wall Street Journal <p/></i>Winner of the 2018 Zena Sutherland Award for Best Text<b><i><br></i><br>From a heavyweight author and illustrator duo comes a delicious tongue twister of a picture book that features a little round greyhound and a little round groundhog.</b> <p/><b>With very spare, incredibly lively language, this is an entertaining read-aloud, with two amazing--and oh-so-adorable--characters at its heart.</b> <p/> When a greyhound meets a groundhog, wordplay and crazy antics ensue. The two animals, much like kids, work themselves into a frenzy as they whirl around and around one another. (<i>Around, round hound. Around, groundhog!</i>) The pace picks up (<i>Around and around and astound and astound!</i>), until they ultimately wear themselves out. <p/><b>"Jenkins's masterful text is deceptively simple."</b> --NPR<b> </b>on <i>Toys Meet Snow</i> by Emily Jenkins <p/> <b>"Appelhans, whose career up to now has been in animated films such as <i>Coraline, </i> is a revelation."</b> --<i>Booklist, </i> Starred, on <i>Sparky!, </i> illustrated by Chris Appelhans <p/> "Appelhans makes an auspicious picture book debut with <b>strikingly beautiful watercolor and pencil illustrations.</b> His style, <b> reminiscent of Jon Klassen's, </b> incorporates a muted color palette, but with a slightly softer, rounder quality, while also weaving in visual deadpan humor." --<i>The Horn Book</i> <p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br> But what Emily Jenkins and Chris Appelhans' lyrical collaboration is really about is the intoxicating thrill of friendship, and boundless joy of play... -<i>The New York Times</i> <p/>A "merry read-aloud." -<i>The Wall Street Journal</i> <p/>This delightful story is a feast for the eyes and ears, and it will hold up well to repeated demands from eager young listeners.-- <i>Kirkus</i>, starred review <p/>Dedicated to picture book icon Ruth Krauss, this elegant pas de deux between two unlikely creatures recalls the sense of uninhibited play that Krauss brought to her own work. -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review <p/>A lovely, lyrical paean to the natural order, with an element of wonder and grace. Perfect for one-on-one and group sharing. -- <i>School Library Journal</i>, starred review <p/>Appelhans's watercolor illustrations are both adorable and artful, and the fluid style beautifully complements Jenkins's story of unlikely friendship, joyful rambunctiousness and wordplay. -- <i>Shelf Awareness</i>, starred review <p/>This unusual duo will make a heartwarming addition to any read-aloud collection. -- <i>Booklist</i>, starred review <p/><br></br><p><b> About The Author </b></p></br></br> Emily Jenkins has written many highly acclaimed books for children, including the picture book <i>Toys Meet Snow, </i> a <i>New York Times </i>Notable Book and a <i>Wall Street Journal </i>Best Children's Book of the Year, and the popular, award-winning chapter books that feature the same beloved characters, <i>Toys Go Out, Toy Dance Party, </i>and <i>Toys Come Home. </i>She is also the author of <i>A Fine Dessert, </i>a <i>New York Times</i> Best Illustrated Book of the Year; <i>Water in the Park, </i> a <i>Booklist</i> Editors' Choice and a <i>Bulletin</i> Blue Ribbon Book; and <i>Lemonade in Winter, </i> a <i>Publishers Weekly</i> Best Book of the Year. Visit the author at emilyjenkins.com. <p/>Chris Appelhans was selected as the Children's Choice Illustrator of the Year at the Children's Choice Book Awards for <i>Sparky!, </i> written by Jenny Offill. The book received two starred reviews, including one from <i>Booklist</i> declaring, "Appelhans is a revelation." Chris has also worked on several films, as an illustrator and a production designer for <i>Coraline, </i> an environment designer for <i>Fantastic Mr. Fox, </i> and a visual development artist for <i>The Princess and the Frog.<br></i>

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