Ebb and Flo and the New Friend (Ebb & Flo) [Paperback]

Jane Simmons (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2002 | Age Level: 3 and up | Series: Ebb & Flo

SOMETIMES YOU JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE UNTIL IT'S GONE.

When Bird flaps in and steals Ebb's favorite sitting spot on Flo's boat, Ebb is angry. She wishes Bird would fly away so everything could be just as it was before. But when Bird disappears, Ebb misses her! Has this new face become a new friend? And is she gone for good?

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The creator of Come Along, Daisy here applies her soft-hued luminous paintings to the subject of jealousy in a tale PW called "sweet and childlike. Older siblings especially will identify with Ebb's plight." Ages 3-7.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Flo's dog Ebb has a special spot in the bow of their small boat. One day, Bird flaps in and takes his spot. The pup is angry, but Flo is delighted. Everyone thinks Bird is just lovely. As Ebb's feathered companion follows him around and gets more and more attention, the jealous canine wishes it would fly away forever. As soon as he gets his wish, though, he begins to miss Bird and mopes about until her return. Although the writing is pedestrian and the story somewhat flimsy, children will be charmed by the illustrations of Ebb and the meddlesome Bird. Watery washes of color cover each page, evoking maritime surroundings. The dog's exaggerated features and Bird's silly expressions are endearing. Although there are better stories on this familiar theme, these pictures are too good to miss. The large, appealing illustrations and simple text make the book effective for storytime sharing.
Carolyn Stacey, Jefferson County Public Library, Golden, CO
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (April 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689848900
• ISBN-13: 978-0689848902
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 7.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,286,681 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelously Charming --- Couldn't Have Been Better, November 24, 2006

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This review is from: Ebb and Flo and the New Friend (Ebb & Flo) (Paperback)

"Ebb & Flo and the New Friend" is a simply charming story about a girl and her dog. In this story, Ebb & Flo make a new friend --- but not at first.

A duck intrudes upon the friendship of these two. Ebb the dog does not like the duck at all. She tries to sleep with him and eats his food. But eventually he starts to come see things differently.

The illustrations in this are a wonderful soothing watercolor. They're quite something to look at. This series was recently turned into a series of shorts called "Zee's Bookshelf" airing on Noggin, and I couldn't think of a better series of books for it to happen to.