Peach and Blue

Illustrated by Steve Johnson, Lou Fancher
$8.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Dragonfly Books
48 per carton
On sale Apr 14, 1998 | 978-0-679-89095-9
Age 3-7 years
Sales rights: World
A heartwarming tale of love and friendship with gorgeous illustrations by the award-winning team behind The Salamander Room—in print for over 25 years!

Illustrated in full color. He is a blue-bellied toad hopping aimlessly through life. She is a sad peach yearning for escape and adventure. Then one remarkable day, Peach and Blue explore the pond that Blue calls home and awaken each other to a world neither has ever really seen before.  Lush illustrations by the award-winning illustrating team of The Salamander Room, The Boy on Fairfield Street, and The Frog Prince, Continued perfectly complement Sarah Kilborne's unique and graceful text.

"This old-fashioned tale of friendship radiates warmth and authenticity. In every respect, this is a standout title." —Booklist
"This old-fashioned tale of friendship radiates warmth and authenticity. In every respect, this is a standout title." —Booklist
 
"A romantic tale of love and friendship, set off by exquisite artwork." —Family Life
 
"There couldn't be a simpler, more straightforward, or more touching love story than this." —Family Fun
 
"For fanciers of old-fashioned children's books...romantic, lushly colored illustrations." —Publishers Weekly

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A heartwarming tale of love and friendship with gorgeous illustrations by the award-winning team behind The Salamander Room—in print for over 25 years!

Illustrated in full color. He is a blue-bellied toad hopping aimlessly through life. She is a sad peach yearning for escape and adventure. Then one remarkable day, Peach and Blue explore the pond that Blue calls home and awaken each other to a world neither has ever really seen before.  Lush illustrations by the award-winning illustrating team of The Salamander Room, The Boy on Fairfield Street, and The Frog Prince, Continued perfectly complement Sarah Kilborne's unique and graceful text.

"This old-fashioned tale of friendship radiates warmth and authenticity. In every respect, this is a standout title." —Booklist

Praise

"This old-fashioned tale of friendship radiates warmth and authenticity. In every respect, this is a standout title." —Booklist
 
"A romantic tale of love and friendship, set off by exquisite artwork." —Family Life
 
"There couldn't be a simpler, more straightforward, or more touching love story than this." —Family Fun
 
"For fanciers of old-fashioned children's books...romantic, lushly colored illustrations." —Publishers Weekly