A beautifully illustrated tale about a touching friendship in which not everything needs to be in complete balance.
Margriet Ruurs is the author of over 30 books for children, including Wild Babies and A Pacific Alphabet. Two previous Emma books, Emma and the Coyote and Emma's Cold Day, won the Mr. Christie's Book Award Silver Seal.
Born in the Netherlands, Margriet has lived in California, the Yukon, Alberta, and British Columbia. Currently she lives on Salt Spring Island where she runs a booklovers' B & B. Margriet conducts author visits and writing workshops at international schools around the world.
"From the very first page of Nicole de Cock's Nut and Bolt, these two friends will win hearts. . . Nut and Bolt has been beautifully translated by British Columbian author Margriet Ruurs. . . Nut and Bolt celebrates the joy of giving, the thrill of friendship and the power of differences all in one tiny tale."
— The National Reading Campaign
"Margriet Ruurs demonstrates the breadth of her writing, keeps the message of Dutch author Nicole de Cock's text short, simple and powerful. And just when the reader will start to wonder what Bolt does for Nut, Nicole de Cock provides a final illustration, an endearing rendition of what Bolt gives Nut. It's Home. It's Shelter. It's Comfort. It's Life."
— CanLit for LittleCanadians
"Nut and Bolt is a very cute book with gorgeous images. Ruurs' depictions of the best friends are beautiful in their simplicity. The pages are not saturated in colour, and yet the drawings grab and hold attention, adding both depth and humour to the text. I especially appreciated the picture of Nut keeping Bolt dry - a single mouse-sized umbrella hoisted above the donkey's head. It is a moving illustration of Nut's commitment to his friend, but it is also a very funny picture. Children will definitely enjoy the interaction between the unlikely friends while caregivers can open up a meaningful conversation about friendship and how we show others that we care about them.
Recommended."
— CM Magazine
"In this simple, sweet Dutch import, Bolt the donkey and Nut the mouse are the best of friends. . . Soft illustrations reinforce the friends' playful yet strong connection."
— Horn Book Guide
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