Synopses & Reviews
What would you do if you were allergic but realy wanted a dog? In this whimsical picture book, a young girl uses her crafty nature and imagination to create four-legged friends each season as the weather changes. She builds a dog out of snow in winter, sand in summer, leaves in fall, and flowers in spring!
Review
"Debut illustrator Golden has fun with each dog's transformation in her mixed-media artwork--when Snow Dog becomes 'real,' he's as big and fluffy as one might expect, and Sand Dog's generous curves echo the mounds of sand used to create her." Publishers Weekly, December 20, 2013
Review
"The cartoon illustrations have childlike lines that show the world as Ally would imagine and draw it. . ." School Library Journal, March 1, 2014
Review
"Charming illustrations in a loose, playful style bring the dogs to life, whether they are real or not. . . .Ally is a clever and creative character that kids with similar afflictions will relate to." Kirkus Reviews, February 1, 2014
Synopsis
A young girl wishes for a dog but her allergies prevent her from getting a real one. She finds a creative solution by making dogs each season out of objects she finds in nature.