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My Bison Hardcover – Picture Book, March 3, 2020

by Gaya Wisniewski (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 33 ratings
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In a clearing by the forest, a little girl befriends a bison. Each winter they meet, sit by the fire, and share stories or simply enjoy the silence together until it is time for the bison to rejoin his herd in the spring. Their bond deepens as they grow older and the years go by, but one winter her bison does not return. After searching for him in the woods, the little girl, now a grown-up, comes to understand that though her bison is gone, he will also always be with her. Gaya Wisniewski's evocative charcoal-and-ink illustrations, enriched by the gradual addition of blue watercolor, masterfully convey this tender, affecting story of friendship and understanding the passage of time.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    36 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Dimensions
    7.85 x 0.55 x 10.8 inches
  6. Publisher
    Princeton Architectural Press
  7. Publication date
    March 3, 2020
  8. ISBN-10
    1616898860
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1616898861
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"This gorgeously illustrated, gentle story is a reminder about the power and importance in the connection between humans and nature, and how one is never alone when one is with nature." - School Library Journal

"Wisniewski's narrative, voiced in the first person by the protagonist, is spare, stating the essentials. Sometimes it is only a sentence or two on an otherwise blank page, a choice that draws attention to the exquisite charcoal-and-ink compositions, arranged in changing page designs. Wisniewski's words and images capture the deep satisfaction of an interspecies bond. Perfect for animal lovers and old souls who harbor a touch of melancholy."
Kirkus Reviews

"Wisniewski's spare text conveys a simple, heartfelt story of a child connecting with the natural world, and eventually experiencing loss. The charcoal-and-ink illustrations lend a dreamy feel to the story, especially appropriate since several scenes depict the pair inside, sharing cups of cocoa or quietly resting together. Quiet and contemplative, this book highlights the sense of well-being that can be found outdoors."
- Booklist

"Sad and beautiful, My Bison is a book to fall in love with, a book to share, a book to help smooth over the sting of loss after investing so much time, energy, and love into something special. It is a wonderful glimpse into the world of uncomfortable or difficult emotions that everyone can appreciate." -
New York Journal of Books

"My Bison, is a gentle story of love, loss and healing told through unadorned text and extraordinary illustration.... Deeply contemplative, never frightening, this fanciful tale of friendship amid the passing years is not to be missed."
- Shelf Awareness

About the Author

Born into an artistic family, Gaya Wisniewski studied illustration at the Saint–Luc Institute in Brussels. While teaching drawing at Le Wolf, a center for children's literature in Belgium, she fell in love with storytelling. My Bison is her first book in English. She now lives in France.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Princeton Architectural Press (March 3, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 36 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1616898860
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1616898861
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.85 x 0.55 x 10.8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 33 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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I purchased this as a gift for my nephew. My mother passed in 2017 and Bison were very special to her. Since then my nephew has really grown close to Bison. We have a museum close to us that has a bison standing in the snow. It was one of my mothers favorite places to sit and feel at peace with the world. When I saw this book I knew I had to have it. He loved it as soon as the wrapping came off. The pic shown is the one in the museum.
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LoveHarryPotter
5.0 out of 5 stars Unusual, touching, poetic
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2020
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I came across this book while searching for books about loss. A little girl so small her mother picks her up to see a bison when they are in the forest one day. The story is simple and I love the simplicity. You do not see any other people other than her mother not even a father is mentioned. I really like this as it is unusual and the story centers entirely on a small child and a bison. The drawings are in charcoal and I wish there could have been more drawings. The little girl grows older along with the bison and one year, when she is quite older she looks for her bison but he does not come. I read other reviews which are much more in depth and have perceptions that never entered my mind. Again, the drawings are in charcoal and carry a depth and poetry which convey a delicate, simplicity of a pure friendship between a little girl and a tremendous bison.
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sophia wagner
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect gift
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2021
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I purchased this as a gift for my nephew. My mother passed in 2017 and Bison were very special to her. Since then my nephew has really grown close to Bison. We have a museum close to us that has a bison standing in the snow. It was one of my mothers favorite places to sit and feel at peace with the world. When I saw this book I knew I had to have it. He loved it as soon as the wrapping came off. The pic shown is the one in the museum.
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sophia wagner
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect gift
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2021
I purchased this as a gift for my nephew. My mother passed in 2017 and Bison were very special to her. Since then my nephew has really grown close to Bison. We have a museum close to us that has a bison standing in the snow. It was one of my mothers favorite places to sit and feel at peace with the world. When I saw this book I knew I had to have it. He loved it as soon as the wrapping came off. The pic shown is the one in the museum.
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Debra Manning
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2020
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This is a beautifully illustrated book
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Live Outside
5.0 out of 5 stars Friendship and losing a loved one
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2020
Ahhh, I felt a change within myself as I read this book. I noticed that slowly, I had picked up a rhythm. The words had their own tempo. The book seemed dark, based on my first impression but it’s not the pictures that I should be concentrating on. It’s a combination of the two of them put together, the illustrations and the text with all its elements, that make this book special. What began as a wintry friendship between a young child and a bison, develops into a lifelong sense of security and affection.

She saw him again, as she walked with her mother, out by the forest. She’d meet up with him every day, inching closer and closer to him, until she was able to finally feed him. He was her bison. Spring is coming and the bison must leave with his herd. The girl knows that he will return to this spot, like before, but that doesn’t stop the bison from enjoying this moment with the girl before he leaves.

Its Winter again, finally! She knows that her bison will be arriving soon. She has missed him terribly and she can’t wait to talk to him again. The bison listens patiently as the girl tells the bison all of her stories. With soft illustrations, they work perfectly with the text.

As the years go by, I liked how the two of them continued to meet, their friendship deepening and strengthening until the year when her bison doesn’t show-up. This was a sweet story about a unique friendship and losing someone important. 4.5 stars
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dana
4.0 out of 5 stars Good story about losing a loved one.
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2020
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This is such a sad little story. It will leave you in tears, however it teaches little ones about grief and loss. I think a lot of people can relate to this book. Its about a bison and his human friend. Later the bison never shows up to see her. Then ends with I am always with you. Very touching. This is a great book to introduce kids to losing a loved one.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Book Damaged, delivered earlier than expected
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2020
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Although the book came a day early, thee is a large scratch/dent on the front cover, which is disappointing.
This is a great story though and my kids enjoyed it.
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