Jon Agee is the author/illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, including the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor winner It's Only Stanley and the ALA Notable Books Little Santa, Terrific, Milo's Hat Trick, and The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau, and a series of popular wordplay books including the IRA-CBC Children's Choice book of palindromes, Go Hang a Salami! I'm a Lasagna Hog! Jon grew up along the Hudson River in Nyack, New York, and went to college at the Cooper Union School of Art in New York City, where he studied painting and filmmaking. Now a full-time author, he lives in San Francisco with his wife, Audrey.

"Bold black outlines and minimalist backgrounds from Agee highlight the characters' crystal-clear expressions and gestures in this all-dialogue picture book. It's an economical portrait of an essential relationship sweet spot: being able to get much-needed me-time that lasts just long enough in a place that's not too far away." --Publishers Weekly

"Sometimes giving solitude a spin is just what a strong friendship needs. Writing simple picture books aimed at younger readers can be challenging, but Agee has succeeded in winnowing down a story of curiosity and loneliness to its most essential components. The tone of the book is consistently gentle. Agee's simple yet expressive thick-lined art makes for an ideal accompaniment." --Kirkus

Publisher: Rocky Pond Books

Pub date: 2025-05-27

Length: 40 pages