Pub Date: May 29, 2012
Dewey: E
LCCN: 2011013453
Lexile Code: 0000
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 04 to 08
Physical Info: 0.42" H x 9.29" L x 10.87" W ( 0.90 lbs) 32 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dogs | Pets | Social Themes | Friendship | Family | Blended Families | Strangers | Violence | Girls & Women | Marriage & Divorce | Lifestyles | Country Life | Readers | Beginner
Description: Award-winning illustrator Cooper's heartfelt celebration of the unconditionallove between a beloved dog and the family who adores him is pitch-perfect andwill resonate with dog owners everywhere. Full color.
Brief description:
Elisha Cooper is the award-winning author of Farm, Beach, Magic Thinks Big, and Dance!, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, as well as other acclaimed titles. His books for adults include the memoir Crawling: A Father's First Year.
Elisha Cooper lives with his family in New York City. He has loved some great dogs in his life.
Review Quotes:
"Dog lovers will adore this quiet portrayal of companionship on an idyllic summer day. " - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Perfect for reading on the porch on a summer evening, preferably next to a dog." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Wonderful. . . . This subtle picture book beautifully captures the rhythms of a family, with a dog nestled at its heart." - Booklist (starred review)
"Kids living with their own adored older dogs will appreciate the doggy perspective, expressed with simple sweetness." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books