My Little Thief by Augusten Burroughs
What’s it About?
An unforgettable story of friendship between a curious girl with a rich imagination and a winged thief with a very big heart.
New York Times bestselling author Augusten Burroughs, who has sold more than four million copies of his books, has written his debut picture book, an irresistible children’s story that showcases the rewards of empathy and generosity when making friends.
My Little Thief (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers) was inspired by a true account of an unexpected friendship between a young girl and a crow. This thoughtful story explores misunderstandings and the value of everyday treasures and is perfect for Spring reading roundups.
Chloe loves many things — bugs, the dark, and especially broken or forgotten objects. But she doesn’t seem to care for birds. When a mischievous crow appears in her backyard, Chloe steps out of her comfort zone and offers the curious creature a bite of her lunch. In return, Crow brings Chloe a beautiful button.
It’s an unforgettable story of friendship between a curious girl with a rich imagination and a winged thief with a very big heart.
About Augusten Burroughs:
Burroughs is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Running with Scissors, Dry, Magical Thinking: True Stories, Possible Side Effects, A Wolf at the Table, and You Better Not Cry. His writing has appeared in magazines and newspapers around the world including the New York Times and New York Magazine. He was twice named to Entertainment Weekly’s “The 25 Funniest People in America.”
His books have been translated into over 40 languages and a movie adaptation of his memoir Dry is in production. He lives with several pets in a 200-year-old house beside a river in Connecticut. This is his first book for children.
About Bonnie Lui:
Illustrator Bonnie Lui is the author and illustrator of ABC of Feelings. In addition to creating books, she works in television animation. Bonnie has a cat, Tibbs, who inspires her to be body positive; one thousand hungry worms for composting; and a room full of hobbies including weird cooking experiments and amigurumi dolls.
Publish Date: March 7, 2023
Genre: Children’s Books
Author: Augusten Burroughs
Page Count: 40 pages
Publisher: Christy Ottaviano Books
ISBN: 9780316374132
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