Book Description:
<p> At the library, Zunik hears a story about a dragon who could not stop crying. Zunik is sure he understands why. Themes: reading, competition, rivalry, sharing. </p><p> <b>About the Zunik series:</b><br /> Zunik is a 5 year old boy who lives a simple life with his father, Fran ois. Curious and lively, Zunik has invented an imaginary animal: the wawazonzon. </p><p> Part story, part comic strip, the Zunik series is about a little boy's worl. Through the day to day scenes of his existence, the boy forges affectionate relationships with those around him. Readers will find themselves taken in, too... </p><p> Zunik goes to kindergarten, visits the library, plays sports, goes on vacation, and plays with Ariane Arbour, his father's girlfriend's daughter. These are stories of a happy single parent family. </p><p> <b>About the characters:</b><br /> <b>Fran ois</b> is raising Zunik and loves to play with his son. He is an attentive father, sensitive to his son's feelings. </p><p> <b>Zunik's mother</b> does not appear in any of the stories. Although she is absent, she nourishes a tender and affectionate relationship with her son. Zunik often speaks to her on the telephone and even goes to visit her in New York. </p><p> <b>H l ne</b> is Zunik's father's girlfriend. She is present in Zunik's life, but remains in the background and does not replace his mother. </p><p> <b>Ariane Arbour</b>, H l ne's daughter, is a year older than Zunik. She goes to school; he goes to kindergarten. She can read and write; he can't. Ariane will always be Zunik's nemesis. </p>
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