Michael Shimek, Laura Gajewski
"Buddies"
language
(Maple Ridge Press May 3, 2018)
"Buddies," by Michael Shimek & illustrated by Laura Gajewski ©2018
Alex learns an important life lesson about his little buddy - the family cat, Sandy. His grandpa tells him about the pets he had when he was a little boy. He shows Alex how he kept his pets' memories alive over the years by keeping pictures and writing down memories about them. Included in the book are journal pages for readers to insert photos and write memories of their pets so they will always remember their own little buddies.
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Mike Shimek has had a soft heart for small animals ever since he can remember. Growing up on the family farm, he always had a goldfish, a dog, and a couple cats. It was never easy saying goodbye to his little buddies, and he still has fond memories of each one. Mike remains a devoted pet owner, living in Leelanau County, Michigan. He spends his time fishing and gardening.
Laura Gajewski earned her BFA in Drawing from Kendall College of Art and Design and a MLS in Art History from Fort Hays State University. Her drawing and mixed media work has appeared in solo and group exhibitions at regional and national venues. Laura's work has been published in The Best of Artists and Artisans (2006, Kennedy Publications), as well as The Art of Teaching Art (2000, Oxford University Press) and Drawing Essentials; A Guide to Drawing From Observation (2008, Oxford University Press), two books by Deborah A. Rockman. Laura has taught high school art for many years, and resides in rural mid-Michigan with her loves Randy and Renn, and her cat, Steven.
Alex learns an important life lesson about his little buddy - the family cat, Sandy. His grandpa tells him about the pets he had when he was a little boy. He shows Alex how he kept his pets' memories alive over the years by keeping pictures and writing down memories about them. Included in the book are journal pages for readers to insert photos and write memories of their pets so they will always remember their own little buddies.
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Mike Shimek has had a soft heart for small animals ever since he can remember. Growing up on the family farm, he always had a goldfish, a dog, and a couple cats. It was never easy saying goodbye to his little buddies, and he still has fond memories of each one. Mike remains a devoted pet owner, living in Leelanau County, Michigan. He spends his time fishing and gardening.
Laura Gajewski earned her BFA in Drawing from Kendall College of Art and Design and a MLS in Art History from Fort Hays State University. Her drawing and mixed media work has appeared in solo and group exhibitions at regional and national venues. Laura's work has been published in The Best of Artists and Artisans (2006, Kennedy Publications), as well as The Art of Teaching Art (2000, Oxford University Press) and Drawing Essentials; A Guide to Drawing From Observation (2008, Oxford University Press), two books by Deborah A. Rockman. Laura has taught high school art for many years, and resides in rural mid-Michigan with her loves Randy and Renn, and her cat, Steven.
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