Synopses & Reviews
Meet Tinkles, Gracie-pants, Lovie, Fritzie, Weenie, Walter, Comet, Ike, and Jack. They're a lively mix of dogs whoseand#160;owners dress them up so they'll put their best paw forward for theand#160;dog parade, which comes at the end of the book. Until that moment, we hear each dog confront their dress-up opportunity with anything from surprise to reluctance to relief. But all have fun joining the festivities, where they show off their dog-gone best.
and#160;and#160;and#160; Alternating between doggy narrators, the text is great to read aloud, offering readers a chance toand#160;play different dog characters. The illustrations are a dynamic combination of realistic, expressive, and cute, and the text design is playful and colorful.
Review
“An excellent springboard for conversations about friendship.” School Library Journal
Review
“The swift, zesty lines and breezy watercolor hues have a retro flair that resembles that of an airier Steven Salerno.” Bulletin of the Center for Children & #8217;s Books
Synopsis
Henry and Ruby.
Ruby and Henry.
Best friends.
(Most of the time.)
They give the best gifts and know the best games and are the best at keeping secrets.
(Most of the time.)
But even when Henry and Ruby don't get along, they know one thing: nothing is the same without your best friend.
Henry and Ruby.
Ruby and Henry.
They belong together.
All of the time.
About the Author
Barbara Joosse is the author of many acclaimed books for children, including
Mama, Do You Love Me?, illustrated by Barbara Lavallee,
Roawr!, illustrated by Jan Jutte, and
Higgledy-Piggledy Chicks, illustrated by Rick Chrustowski. She lives with her family in a cozy old stone house in Wisconsin.
Tomaso Milian was born in Rome, Italy, and spent a large part of his childhood in Venice. He's now a creative director and graphic designer in the field of publishing. Tomaso Milian lives with his wife, Rachel, and two children, Emma and Max, in Brooklyn, New York. This is his first book.