Me and You [Hardcover]

Two artistic friends, paintbrushes in hand ...
?I wish I were just like you,? says the rabbit to the pig.
?I wish I were just like you,? says the pig to the rabbit.
As the friends use paintbrushes and a few props to adjust tails, ears and noses, something soon becomes clear: they liked each other better before. ?I am me and you are you ... that's why we love each other, me and you!?

This gentle celebration of friendship and individuality by award-winning writer and illustrator Genevi?ve C?t? will reassure young readers that they are loved and special as themselves. It's a book with all-ages appeal and an ideal gift for a child --- or a best friend.Genevi?ve C?t? is a Montreal artist whose illustrations have graced the pages of publications such as the New York Times and the Boston Globe. Her books have received three nominations for the Governor General's Award for Illustration, one of which went on to win, and she has also won the Elisabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award.

Genevi?ve C?t? is a Montreal artist whose illustrations have graced the pages of publications such as the New York Times and the Boston Globe. Her books have received three nominations for the Governor General's Award for Illustration, one of which went on to win, and she has also won the Elisabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award.Text and illustrations effectively collaborate to create a cozy, cheerful book. A welcome addition with broad appeal.School Library JournalThe banter of the first-person dialogue is childlike and exuberant and will have kids smiling while subtly reinforcing individuality. Simply charming.Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review