Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Precocious pup Larry, his owner Pete, and Pete's family take a vacation by train to Chicago. They tour the city via water taxi before setting out on foot to explore the Magnificent Mile and then the amusement park at the Navy Pier. The family stops for a bite at a hot dog vendor, but then . . . oh no! Where did Larry go? Join Larry on a romp as he searches for Pete and passes through Chicago's most famous landmarks, including Wrigley Field, Lincoln Park Zoo, the Shedd Aquarium, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Science and Industry, and of course, the city's tallest skyscrapers, among many other spots.
Synopsis
Precocious pup Larry, his owner Pete, and Pete's family take a vacation to Chicago. The family stops for a bite to eat, but then Larry vanishes. Join Larry on a romp as he searches for Pete and passes through Chicago's most famous landmarks. Illustrations.
About the Author
John Skewes is a professional illustrator living in Seattle. He began work as a product designer and character artist for Disney Consumer Products before leaving to start his own company, Retrodyne Industries in 2001. His clients include Warner Bros., Hanna-Barbera, Fox, Pixar, and Simon & Schuster. As the creator and illustrator of the award-winning Larry Gets Lost™ children's book series, John has followed Larry from the southern tip of Texas to tiny Nome, Alaska, and been lost several times himself. He has illustrated over 20 children's books, including the Flintstones, Tom and Jerry, and Alvin and the Chipmunks.
Michael Mullin lives in LA, but grew up in New England, where all his sports allegiances remain. He is the author of the TaleSpins™ books for young adults: 8: The Previously Untold Story of the Previously Unknown 8th Dwarf, The Plight and Plot of Princess Penny, and the upcoming Jack'd.