Karl Newsom Edwards

I Got a new Friend is a book that talks about a little girl that get s new pet. In the book the little girl is narrating the story about the emotions and transitions of pet is going through and all the fun activities they like to do together.The book does come with a twist where you can see at the end they there is the pet perspective and the girl perspective. It is a very short book that you can use with young children. The illustrations are bright and colorful and the story can teach children how to love and take care of pets. I would recommend this book from children 1-5.… (meer)

A tiny puppy comes to live with a little girl in this adorable picture-book from author/illustrator Karl Newsom Edwards, and the two new friends do everything together. The narrator observes that her new friend loves to play, makes a mess, and needs lots of love. But who is the narrator, exactly...?

An adorable exploration of the experience of getting a new pet, I Got a New Friend has a narrative that works both ways, whether told from the perspective of the girl, or of the dog. Both girl and dog are endearing characters, and the sweet charm of both is captured in the pencil and watercolor illustrations. Recommended to all young dog-lovers, as well as to anyone looking for new children's stories about having an animal (or human!) companion.… (meer)