Blue

Blue by Laura Vaccaro Seeger

Sometimes it’s not simply that a picture that is worth a thousand words. Blue conveys a wealth of emotion with hues of a single color. Laura Vaccaro Seeger's signature painting style captures the essence of the relationship between a boy and his dog primarily with a variety of blues.
Ingenious cut-outs lead the reader to explore vignettes of the twosome’s shared experiences: exploring outdoors, frolicking at the beach, playing tug-of-war. From infancy, the bond between these companions remains constant through the seasons of their lives: midnight blue, silly blue, stormy blue, chilly blue. Rhymes are subtle and flow naturally, never feeling forced or contrived.

Tender moments. Poignant memories. A heart full of love.
It is impossible for me to read this book without tears.

For anyone who has loved and lost a treasured pet, this little gem offers solace and comfort. A stellar picture book that celebrates the capacity that art and color have to heal a wounded heart.
Thank you Laura for this treasure.

Copy provided by publisher.

​Pub date: September 25, 2018  Publisher: Roaring Brook Press ISBN: 978-1626720664

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​For Sam, the little pup I tucked inside my coat
​and brought home one Friday night.
"Please, can we keep him?" I begged.
From that night on, you became a true companion.
I will never forget you, my dear friend.