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DEBORAH KERBEL is the author of nine novels for middle grade and young adult readers, as well as many picture books, including This House Is Home, illustrated by Yong Ling Kang; Sun Dog, illustrated by Suzanne Del Rizzo; and Swish Slosh, illustrated by Jacqui Lee. Her books have been shortlisted for the Governor General’s Literary Award and the Forest of Reading Blue Spruce Award, among others. Deborah lives in Thornhill, Ontario, with her husband, two teens and a rescue schnoodle named Alfredo. GENEVIÈVE CÔTÉ has illustrated books by a number of talented authors, including Jean Little, Cary Fagan, Gilles Tibo and several others. She also sometimes writes stories of her own, including the Pig and Bunny series, and the Mr. King series, which has been adapted for television. Her work has earned her the Governor General’s Award and the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. She lives in Montréal, Québec
This book helps young readers understand homelessness as well as appreciate compassion for the less fortunate. * Winnipeg Free Press * Wholesome and heartfelt read. * Canadian Review of Materials * However this story is interpreted-as a tale of teamwork, unexpected friendship, or just plain silliness-viewers are in for a good time. * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books * Heartwarming and amusing, When Spider Met Shrew offers a lot for young readers; it has a great moral, can help children build inferring skills, and is full of dialogue. ... While grownups will read When Spider Met Shrew with a nostalgic, cozy feeling, younger readers will find a beautiful lesson that they can bring with them and use in their own little communities. * Cloud Lake Literary *
