Peach and Blue

Book excerpt: 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