The Rough Patch, Brian Lies
The Rough Patch, Brian Lies
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The Rough Patch

Author: Brian Lies

Narrator: Henry Leyva

Unabridged: 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/14/2018

Synopsis

A Caldecott Honor BookAn ALA Notable BookA luminescent book that is pitch-perfect for anyone of any age who has experienced any type of loss or disappointment, from New York Times–bestselling picture book creator Brian Lies.New York Times–bestselling author Brian Lies has created a beautiful, accessible, and deeply personal story about friendship, loss, and renewal. The Rough Patch was awarded a Caldecott Honor. Evan and his dog do everything together, from eating ice cream to caring for their prize-winning garden, which grows big and beautiful. One day the unthinkable happens: Evan’s dog dies. Heartbroken, Evan destroys the garden and everything in it. The ground becomes overgrown with prickly weeds and thorns, and Evan embraces the chaos.But beauty grows in the darkest of places, and when a twisting vine turns into an immense pumpkin, Evan is drawn out of his isolation and back to the county fair, where friendships—old and new—await.A deeply hopeful and positive book, The Rough Patch was awarded a Caldecott Honor and is a story about love, loss, and hope, and the healing power of friendship and nature. “Weepy and wonderful.”—Wall Street Journal

About Brian Lies

Brian Lies is the New York Times bestselling creator of Bats at the Beach, Bats at the Library, Bats at the Ballgame, Bats in the Band, and the Caldecott Honor book The Rough Patch. He has written and/or illustrated dozens of other acclaimed books for children. He lives with his family in a small seaside town in Massachusetts, where he tends a big and thriving garden. 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Calista on August 24, 2019

I LOVE this Book. This book is amazing. I know Caldecott is about the artwork and not as much the story, but I’ve read all the books for this year and this is the best book of the year, in my opinion. It should have won. It’s one of my all time favorite books. I can’t believe how simple and easy and s......more

Goodreads review by Tina on November 11, 2020

This is a really nice book that deals with different stages of grief. It's not overly sad and it's really easy for kids to understand. I really like that it doesn't get too complicated or preachy, and it shows the passing of time, instead of instantly replacing what was lost. The artwork was charmin......more

Goodreads review by Starjustin on December 05, 2018

A beautiful story of love, loss, recovery, and new beginnings. I just loved this children's book and the bright and colorful illustrations.......more

Goodreads review by Kris on September 14, 2018

I fell in love with this short picture book that celebrates gardening, respects grief and has just delightful pictures. The fox's gardening boot with the holes for his claws just charmed me to tears.......more

Goodreads review by Abigail on January 24, 2019

Evan and his dog did everything together, from listening to music to playing. Most of all, they liked to work in Evan's lovely garden. When his canine companion died, the fox withdrew from all of his usual activities, eventually destroying his garden in his anger at the universe. As weeds grew high......more

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