*本书获得Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Book of 2016

*本书获得Cooperative Children’s Book Centre Best Book of 2016

艾米拥有一个新宠物，迷你，一只可爱又肥胖的仓鼠。但是，艾米根本不喜欢仓鼠，她想要的是一只狗！在迷你逃跑并在家里某处躲起来后，艾米才终于发现自己很爱她的小仓鼠！这是一个经典又关于友情的故事，教孩子有责任感、爱心以及耐心。

关于作者：

Hanako Masutani writes fiction, poetry, nonfiction and literature for children. She was a contributor to the short story collection Henry Chow and other Stories published by Tradewind Books. She lives in Vancouver with her three children. 

Stéphane Jorish is one of Canada’s most celebrated illustrators. He is a four-time recipient of the Governor General’s Award, the TD Book Prize and many others. He illustrated The Riddlemaster for Tradewind Books. Stéphane lives in Montreal.

好评：

“Masutani tells an optimistic story of new friendship and possibilities complete with heartwarming illustrations. Emi and Mini is a gentle read for older children adjusting to new situations or responsibilities.” –recommended CM: Canadian Review of Materials 

“Absolutely beautiful illustrations by Jorish make Masutani’s charming tale come to life. Many readers will be interested in the glimpses into Emi’s Japanese Canadian culture as they follow her sweet journey.” –School Library Journal 

“A charming and original story (and with an important and underlying message about the bond between pet and child) . . . for children ages 6 to 8, Emi and Mini is an especially and unreservedly recommended pick for family, school and community library storybook collections for young readers.” –Midwest Book Review 

“A quiet, well-considered story that reveals growth and connection . . . (with) lovely and loving illustrations by Stéphane Jorisch. It’s a spot-on read . . . as an introduction to those glorious things known as chapter books – The British Columbia Review