Without You

Piggy and Bunny #2

by Geneviève Côté

In this delightful companion book to the acclaimed Me and You, two friends discover the joy of togetherness. Award-winning author-illustrator Genevi?ve C?t? returns with another endearing story featuring two very different friends. After falling out over a spilled wagon of toys, a fussy bunny and an exuberant piggy explore all the things they can do without each other ? and gradually realize that life is much sweeter when it's shared with one another. This gently humorous, charmingly illustrated look at the ups and downs of friendship is a book you won't want to do without.

Genres: Picture Books, Friendship, Childrens, Canada, Fiction, Epic, Ebooks

32 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2011

About the author

Geneviève Côté is an award-winning Canadian illustrator living in Montreal, mainly known for her work on children's books.

She was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and received a bachelor's degree in graphic design from Concordia University in 1987. Côté has contributed illustrations to various publications including The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Utne Reader and The Wall Street Journal; her work has been featured in magazines such as Communication Arts, Print and American Illustration. She has also worked for advertising agencies in Toronto, Montreal and Melbourne. From 1993 to 1995, Côté was president of the Association des illustrateurs et illustratrices du Québec.

—from Wikipedia

Reviews

[Chadi Raheb · Rating 3 out of 5]

The point is “with you” is not some abstract concept but it means “3D”. If it’s not, then it’s “without you”. The writer forgot to mention this point. Probably because children don’t just sit around and text one friend and then go have the real fun and hangout with actual 3D friends.

[Sweet on Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a deceptively simple story. After my first read through I thought, "Hmmmm, that wasn't too exciting." But then I read it with my six year old and realized what a pitch perfect story it is for that age group. The author has zeroed in on an entirely age-appropriate way to model conflict resolution. The fact that the illustrations are enormously appealing, is just a great, big bonus.

The pig and the bunny are the best of friends and love to do everything together, but they have exact opposite personalities. The pig is apparently carefree and the bunny is very careful. (Note: the bunny and the pig are never named in the story) At the start, the bunny can't take the pig's carelessness and doesn't want to play anymore. The pig says that's quite all right, I won't even miss you. The next few pages are about all the things they can do without each other, until they both realize all the activities are better shared together. They reconcile that they are very different, but that is what makes their friendship so special. A heady message for young children, but a crucial one as they are navigating the social scene that is pre-school and kindergarten.

[dafne ❀ · Rating 4 out of 5]

«My colors are brighter when I paint you»
«My music is sweeter when I play it for you»

en la amistad siempre llega ese momento en donde las cosas se tuercen un poco, en donde los desacuerdos escalan y las dos partes deciden distanciarse. me gusta que en Without You se les hable a las infancias sobre esas situaciones de tensión en las que una incluso llega a considerar que la separación es lo mejor, después de todo, hay tantas cosas que se pueden hacer en soledad, tantas cosas para las que no se necesita a la otra persona... pero aquí también hay ese momento de realización nostálgica y afectuosa que nos empuja a solucionar conflictos. en esta historia, aunque las dos amigas se dan cuenta de que pueden disfrutar de las cosas en solitario, también se dan cuenta de que la vida compartida es mucho más dulce y hasta mágica, y que por eso y más, cuando hay problemas, lo mejor es considerar si en verdad estos son más grandes que el amor que cultivamos con la otra persona o si es todo lo contrario.

adorable, emotivo y dulce. lo amé <3

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is about two friends who have a disagreement and start doing things without each other. They soon realize that doing things together is much more fun than doing them on their own. I think young students would really like this book because I think they would be able to relate to it because that is a problem that happens a lot with friends. I think the art medium i watercolors.

[Sanna lukee lapselle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kun yhteinen leikki päättyy riitaan, pupu ja possu päättävät kumpikin leikkiä tahoillaan yksin. Lopulta ne tulevat kuitenkin siihen johtopäätökseen, että yhdessä on mukavampaa ja riidat on paras sopia. Ihan ok kirja ja hyvä opetus, kerronta ehkä omaan makuun vähän turhan siirappista. Ei tästä tullut lapsenkaan suosikki, mutta luettiin silti joitain kertoja.

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute, simple book about friendship. Piggy and Bunny are very different, and decide they don't want to play together anymore. They each list off lots of things they can do without the other, but finally they realize that all those things are better shared with friends.

[Miss Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute, simple book about friendship. Piggy and Bunny are very different, and decide they don't want to play together anymore. They each list off lots of things they can do without the other, but finally they realize that all those things are better shared with friends.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

An important lesson about friendship

[Ranette · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet little book about friendship and doing things together.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

A rabbit and a pig get into an argument at the beginning of the book because they are opposites in how they do things. But they do enjoy doing things together. very nice illustrations and story.

[Ariana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bunny and Pig, two very different friends, have a falling out and decide to explore the things that they can do by themselves. Eventually, they decide that the things they like to do are better when they are shared between them. The illustrations are made in mixed media. The proportion of Bunny and Pig are babyish like, making the characters extremely cute. Also, in every spread and pages but the last one Bunny is always on the left side and Pig on the right. The only background used in the illustrations is little of grass and some objects; this gives the illusion that every image is a spread. However, when they are fighting and decide to go their separate ways, the grasses of both pages do not connect to each other creating a subtle frame and division that is gradually reduced in each subsequent page. By the fourth activity they are doing separately, the grass joins in the gutter showing that they are actually sharing the same space and are close together. From then on every image is a spread shared by both characters in their respective side of the spreads. The last page show them sharing the same page and touching. This book can be used to discuss how sometimes is hard to be friends and how in the end everything is better when shared with the right person.

[Tasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

The pig and bunny from Me and You return in this second book about their friendship. After pig accidentally dumps bunny’s items out of a wagon, the two of them decide they can no longer be friends. They list the things that they will happily do apart from one another from cooking to reading to painting and music. Then they realize that things are indeed much more fun together. Food tastes better, colors are brighter, and music is sweeter. This celebration of the ups and downs of friendship will resonate with children.

Cote has written this book in a fresh engaging first person style where the two characters take turns talking in their own voices. The lack of any framing statements makes for a very engaging book that is a pleasure to read aloud, changing between the two distinct voices of the characters. The illustrations echo the same freshness with their pastel palette, light lines and free form colors.

A great choice for friendship story times, this book’s springtime colors will also make it a natural fit for any spring story time. Appropriate for ages 3-5.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Originally posted at http://www.perogiesandgyoza.com/2012/...

This is a nominee for the 2012 Canadian Children's Book Centre Awards.

The adorable Rabbit and Pig from 2009's Me and You are back in a brand-new adventure. In the first book these two forged a lasting friendship.

Now, however, Rabbit and Pig are on the outs. They have found that they like to do some things on their own. Does this spell the end of a beautiful friendship?

Fortunately, no! Rabbit and Pig are able to bond over an activity that they love to do together, reading books.

Côté’s ability to capture the true nature of children's friendships is what stood out in Me and You and this has carried over to this book as well. It works equally well for siblings too! Her illustrations are adorable and very appealing to kids.

The best thing is the easy vocabulary and rhythm makes this a great book for a new reader to puzzle out. How could anyone resist these two friends?

[babyhippoface · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rabbit and Pig have an argument and decide they'll each be better off alone, but they soon realize that life is much more fun with a friend.

The story will resonate even with preschoolers, who know how it feels to argue with a friend and then how much better it feels to make up. The illustrations have tremendous kid-appeal, as well. PreK units on feelings will benefit from spending a little time with Rabbit & Pig.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very adorable book that is intended for beginner readers. It is a story about two friends, a bunny and a piggy. They are friends, and realize that it is more fun to do things together than apart. Illustrations are adorable.

Great for the beginning of the year to teach about making friends how life is enjoyed more with friends, than alone.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

The sweet pig and rabbit from Cote's You and Me are back for this book, and this time they've had a fight. Pair them for a meditation on friendship--even when friends have differences.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charming friendship story.

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Toddler and preschool appropriate book about a rabbit and pig who are (mostly) friends.

Possible themes: rabbits, pigs, friends.

[Stefani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Friends fight and make up. Sweet, and the illustrations are downright charming.

Would make a great gift book, especially for anyone that squabbles often (siblings, maybe?).

[Sara]

Saw this one one of my blogs - seems like it might be a good friendship issues book for 4th graders.

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Darling watercolor illustrations accompany this book about two friends who hit a bumpy patch in their friendship, but realize that things are better when shared.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book about fighting and making up between friends. Simple story and illustrations that includes inventive ideas about activities friends share with one another.

[Shelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet simple story about friendship and forgiveness. Much more fun to share and play with another then to continue to be angry about a petty disagreement.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book by Genevieve Cote. Love her style (both story and illustrations)...

[Jessica · Rating 2 out of 5]

Illustrations are animated, sketch-like. Reader learns that people (animals) can be different and still be good friends.

[L. Leah · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book to further explain how we "fill buckets". It's a win-win when we synergize. My daughter loved the book.

[Joan Arbogast · Rating 5 out of 5]

It sounds just like the spats little ones have with a happy resolution that friendship is worth disagreements. Perfect for preschoolers. And adorable illustrations, too.

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

The common friendship drama of arguing and making up is the theme.

[Summer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about learning to share and get along is a lot better then having no one to play with.

[Jessalyn King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ah the trials and beauties of friendship.