9780698113961. Pre-owned: Good condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. Intended for a juvenile audience. The big black Newfoundland dog swims in from the sea and seeks shelter in a long-deserted fisherman s cottage. There he finds a tiny white kitten and as the two become unlikely friends they share both the joys and perils of the changing seasons. The picture book debut of the internationally known author of the classic Karen this is a story of loyalty strength and survival. Full color.