Why Are You Fighting, Davy?
by Brigitte Weninger
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Author: Brigitte WeningerIllustrator: Eve Tharlet
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); German (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-04-01
ISBN: 0735816018
Number of pages: 32
Publisher: North-South Books
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Book Review: "I Thought You Two Had a Fight" "Oh, That Was Ages Ago!"
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently discovered the "Miko" books written by Brigitte Weninger and so I thought I'd look into some of her other works. "Why Are You Fighting, Davy?" (which is illustrated by Eve Tharlet and nicely translated into English by Rosemary Lanning) is the first in her series of "Davy" books that I have read. It's a compelling story of friends who get into a fight, but decide to make up.
Davy has a best friend named Eddie and they enjoy playing together by the brook in their neighborhood. Their play on this particular day has a nautical theme --- one of them has decided to build a dam and the other is building a boat. They shake hands on it and get down to work on their building. They're having a lot of fun, but when the dam bursts, it sweeps away Davy's boat. Davy is terribly upset. They get into a fight and roll over and over until they fall in the water. Then, Davy says that he never wants to see Eddie again.
Davy decides to shun Eddie and looks for other opportunitites to play. But he begins to find that there's nobody available to play with --- and he sure doesn't want to play with his baby sister. Will Davy and Eddie get back together.
Anyone who's ever argued with a best friend can find something to identify with in this story. The illustrations have a simple, pastel look and are generally comforting. As bunnies, the characters are rather cute, but the illustrations have a unique and special quality.
Summary of Why Are You Fighting, Davy?
"Young children will identify with this simple friendship story that provides a good lesson on working things out together. The soft, appealing watercolor characters and the tranquil background setting blend to make this a beautiful story to share. Children will easily relate to Davy and his struggles, whether this is the first or the sixth tiem that they meet him." (School Library Journal)"In Davy's sixth appearance, bunny best friends battle and bond again. Neither saccharine nor angst-ridden, this is a comfortable, comforting take on a perennial picturebook theme." (Booklist)
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