Wiley and Jasper

by Miriam Moss, Jutta Bucker (Illustrator)

Wiley the boy and Jasper the dog are afraid of each other, until the day a thunderstorm leads them to seek the same shelter.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Miriam is an award winning author of 75 children's books, both information books and fiction. Her fiction includes picture books, novelty books and poetry, and recently short stories for the adult market. Her books have been translated into over 20 languages.

Miriam has had wide experience of working creatively both with children in schools and libraries, and with adults. She offers lively, innovative large group performances, talks, interactive storytelling sessions, readings, seminars, creative writing and poetry workshops.

She was born in England but also grew up in Africa, The Middle East and China. She taught English for eight years in the UK and Kenya before becoming a writer. She now lives in East Sussex.

Reviews

[Kelli · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book about a boy who is afraid of dogs and a dog who is afraid of boys. A bit predictable, but cute illustrations and some nice phrasing and imagery. Has a plot and some humor that would make it a good read-aloud for k-2.

[kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute picture book, about a boy and a dog who overcome their fears of each other. I would use this maybe in a kindergarten story time, or if a patron asks for a book concerning fears.

[Tam · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good book for my 4-year-old.