The Amazing Love Story Of Mr. Morf

The Amazing Love Story Of Mr. Morf
Author(s): Carll Cneut

Mr. Morf is a circus dog who walks the high wire every night. Hes very good at his job, but hes lonelyeveryone in the circus has someone to love except for him. So he sets off in search of a companion, but none of the animals he encounters is quite right. Penelope the swallow is leaving on holiday, a friendly lady pig wouldnt be able to manage the high wire, and a wolf would rather eat him than be friends. Mr. Morf sadly returns to the circus alone, only to succumb to a mysterious fit of tickling. When its source is finally revealed, Mr. Morf finds he has a very unusual but loyal new friend. Beautiful, whimsical illustrations complement this humorous, offbeat story about the search for love.


Review(s):
"...there's a definite flair to the writing style...his delicate yet restrained detailing gives the images a pleasingly old-fashioned air." THE BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"unique...style of illustration...delicate lines and an offbeat flavor...a quiet and tender tale.
Kirkus Reviews

"delightfully offbeat acrylic-and-pastel illustrations...distinguish this picture book...lively antics...colorful cohorts...there is something to love about Mr. Morf" SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL School Library Journal



ISBN:9780618331703