Noor and Bobby

"Readers don’t know exactly where Noor and Bobby takes place, but Lauranne Quentric’s gently collaged illustrations show that it’s a city under siege, a neighborhood gutted and abandoned. Only Noor, his family, and their upstairs neighbor remain — along with the neighbor’s dog, whom Noor has secretly named Bobby. One day, their neighbor also abandons the neighborhood, leaving Bobby behind. When Bobby chases his mistress’s taxi, Noor fears losing his dearest friend and searches for the dog, heedless of any danger. Spare and stark, Noor and Bobby erupts into color as the two are reunited, a compassionate and tender reminder of humanity. (For ages 4 to 7)"