Synopses & Reviews
Little Molly Gail loves all kinds of animals, but she is afraid of dogs - dogs with sharp teeth, dogs that drool and lick, big dogs that like to jump up on little people. Nothing short of magic, it seems, will make Molly Gail like dogs. On her seventh birthday she receives a pair of magic shoes that allow her to overcome her fear. With paintings bright and lyrical, this story shows how one little girl discovers the tail-wagging, heartwarming magic of dogs simply by getting to know them. Perfect for anyone, big or small, who has ever been afraid of dogs.
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"Children who have clutched their teddy bears or favorite blankets will readily recognize the spell cast by the shoes, playing the role of the universal security object."
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"This winsome book has a sweet, cheerful tone, and Golembe's bright and expressive gouache paintings make this simple story positively magical."
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"Children who have clutched their teddy bears or favorite blankets will readily recognize the spell cast by the shoes, playing the role of the universal security object." Kirkus Reviews
"This winsome book has a sweet, cheerful tone, and Golembe's bright and expressive gouache paintings make this simple story positively magical." School Library Journal
About the Author
Carla Golembe is the author and illustrator of DOG MAGIC and the award-winning illustrator of five books for children, including WHY THE SKY IS FAR AWAY, which was chosen as a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. She and her husband live in Maryland.