We Want a Dog

(Hardback)

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Age range 3 to 9

We want a dog! What kind of dog...

This funny rhyming text takes us through twenty-seven unexpected and amusing varieties of dogs that one could have, like "one that begs, one that sheds, one that rips things into shreds." And while the book is sure to delight any dog lover, the narrator's choice at the end will make readers laugh out loud!

'A visual treat with a jaunty, easy-to-read text, this should have wide appeal.' School Library Journal

'Lively, rhyming text is perfectly paired with expressive, energetic artwork. The bold digital illustrations, done in a minimal palette of black, white, and red, are full of spontaneity and ingeniousness...Together text and art will garner giggles for this perfect read-aloud with a surprise twist ending!' Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Reviews

"A cute and stylish look at dog ownership." - Youth Services Book Review
"A visual treat with a jaunty, easy-to-read text, this should have wide appeal." - School Library Journal
"Lively, rhyming text is perfectly paired with expressive, energetic artwork. The bold digital illustrations, done in a minimal palette of black, white, and red, are full of spontaneity and ingeniousness... Together text and art will garner giggles for this perfect read-aloud with a surprise twist ending!" - Kirkus Reviews, STARRED
"[The] rapid-fire controlled descriptions of minor canine chaos will entice audiences and novice readers alike... Youngsters will adore following along with the sharply characterized dogs and bouncy rhyme." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Author Bio

LO COLE is a widely acclaimed British illustrator whose graphic work has been featured on posters and album covers, and in books, magazines, and newspapers in the UK and internationally. He's the author/illustrator of Ten on a Twig.