My Friend, Billy Whiskers

My Friend, Billy Whiskers is a sensitive and heartwarming story about the power of imaginary friendship.

On a snowy day, while all the other children are playing together, Patrick sits alone. But Patrick isn’t really alone, because he has a friend called Billy Whiskers – a friend only he can see.

Together they ride bikes, climb trees, read stories and chat about this and that. Billy doesn’t talk much, but he’s a very good listener. He listens when Patrick has worries to share and sometimes, when the worries get too big, they disappear off on magical adventures where anything feels possible. And Patrick returns feeling big and brave . . .

Brave enough that on this special snow day, he has the courage to say hello to the other children . . .

This powerful and sensitive new picture book from David Litchfield captures the magic of imaginary friendship, the power of empathy and the importance of our friends – real or not – in helping us to navigate the world as we grow.

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DAVID LITCHFIELD is an illustrator from Bedfordshire in the UK, represented by The Bright Agency. David first started to draw when he was very young, creating Star Wars and Indiana Jones 'mash-up' comics for his older brother and sister. He is the creator of the award-winning, best-selling 'The Bear and the Piano' trilogy, as well as numerous other picture books. His first picture book The Bear and the Piano, won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize (Illustrated Book Category) and became a best-seller in the UK and US. It has sold in over 25 languages to date, with the next books in the trilogy: The Bear, the Piano, the Dog and the Fiddle, and The Bear, the Piano and Little Bear's Concert also achieving critical acclaim. His other picture books include Grandad's Secret Giant, Lights on Cotton Rock and Kid Christmas. David lives in Bedford with his family.