On a trip to the park with his owner, a dog notices a statue of a little girl sitting on a bench.
Could this be a new friend? But when she stays stone-cold silent, he decides to ignore her right back. Besides, she doesn’t play fetch or give pets or offer treats. What’s the point?
But the more the dog visits her, the more he realizes that the girl has some good traits. Unlike his owner, she never makes him dress up in silly clothes or scolds him. She’s always there to listen, and to lean on. Even though she’s different, she’s there for him day after day, and the dog realizes that she might be a rock-solid friend after all.
“[A] punny picture book about lessons learned from a passive friend. Sweet thoughts on mutual acceptance cap this warm story, whose detailed colored pencil illustrations capture not only the dog’s adventures, but the bustling life of the park across the changing seasons.”
“Troy Wilson brings humour and emotional insight to Still Friends.”
“A heartwarming, gentle tale about unlikely friendships, nature, and community. Following this little doggy on his park adventures as he realizes what makes a true friend is exactly the story we need right now. Still Friends is the perfect bedtime story with its soothing colours and lush landscapes. Readers will love finding the little details in each page.”
“This story is full of clever puns based on a sweet friendship between a dog and a park statue. The warmth Troy Wilson conveys with such few words...is incredible. This book is such a clever take on friendship and accepting the people or statues in your life just as they are. And Mike Deas’ playful illustrations will endear you from the start.”