The Rough Patch

A Caldecott Honor Book An ALA Notable Book A breathtakingly beautiful and luminescent book that is pitch-perfect for anyone of any age who has experienced any type of loss or disappointment,from New York TimesΓÇôbestselling picture book creator Brian Lies. New York TimesΓÇôbestselling author-illustrator Brian Lies has created a beautifulaccessibleand deeply personal story about friendshiplossand renewal. The Rough Patch was awarded a Caldecott Honor and features stunning paintings from the award-winning creator of Bats at the Beach. Evan and his dog do everything togetherfrom eating ice cream to caring for their prize-winning gardenwhich grows big and beautiful. One day the unthinkable happens: EvanΓÇÖs dog dies. HeartbrokenEvan destroys the garden and everything in it. The ground becomes overgrown with prickly weeds and thornsand Evan embraces the chaos. But beauty grows in the darkest of placesand when a twisting vine turns into an immense pumpkinEvan is drawn out of his isolation and back to the county fairwhere friendshipsΓÇöold and newΓÇöawait. A deeply hopeful and positive bookThe Rough Patch was awarded a Caldecott Honor and is a story about lovelossand hopeand the healing power of friendship and nature. ΓÇ£Weepy and wonderful.ΓÇ¥ΓÇöWall Street Journal