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  • Published: 29 October 2018
  • ISBN: 9780399173851
  • Imprint: Nancy Paulsen Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $40.00

My Dog Laughs



Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora's delightful introduction to the joys of having a dog stars a diverse ensemble of adorable kids and their beloved canine friends, in a style reminiscent of her popular I Hear a Pickle.

Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora's delightful introduction to the joys of having a dog stars a diverse ensemble of adorable kids and their beloved canine friends, in a style reminiscent of her popular I Hear a Pickle.

Dogs are amazing! Dogs are a lot of work! And here is the perfect book to help a child understand what is involved in living with one. Lively illustrations show a variety of children learning what makes their dog tick, as they train them, care for them, and play with them. But most of all, it celebrates the fact that dogs are truly awesome companions--who are always happy to see you, and who can even sing, laugh and dream with you!

Rachel Isadora's love for our canine friends shines through on every page, as she shares some of the best--and most exasperating!--things about having a dog.

  • Published: 29 October 2018
  • ISBN: 9780399173851
  • Imprint: Nancy Paulsen Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $40.00

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Praise for My Dog Laughs

Praise for I HEAR A PICKLE
     * "Aimed perfectly at another sense--kids' sense of humor."--Horn Book STAR
   * "Will resonate with young readers."--Kirkus STAR
     * "The artist's trademark style is perfectly suited to depict the child-focused activities of these diverse, expressive, and engaging tots. . . . A sour, spicy, slippery, crunchy, green treat. Preschoolers and their caregivers will devour this oversize title and come back for more."--SLJ STAR
       * "Fetching concept book . . . Has the gently carnivalesque charm of Krauss and Sendak's A Hole Is to Dig. . . . Vivid with life from the multicultural cast of bouncy kids and the evocation of life's sensory encounters. . . . Excellent fodder for sharing in a preschool curriculum."--BCCB STAR
     "Simplicity is the defining note of Isadora's inviting introduction to the senses. . . . Drawing from everyday experiences in a child's life, Isadora pays tribute to the senses, as well as to the natural world, friends, family, food, pets, curiosity, and discovery. . . . Brims with teachable moments, yet it's her expressive ink and watercolor vignettes that steal the spotlight."--PW
     "Isadora's simple ink drawings, brightened with watercolors, have an unpretentious charm. . . . The clean, white pages provide spacious settings for the characters, whose actions, reactions, and observations will intrigue young kids."--Booklist