 A small, expressive white dog loves books so much, he decides to open up his own bookstore in order to share this passion with others. At first, Dog feels melancholy when business is slow, so he occupies his time engaging in his favorite activity: reading. While engrossed in his imaginary adventures, Dog’s first customer enters the store and he recommends the perfect book. Charming soft pencil and watercolor drawings feature friendly dinosaurs and aliens Dog encounters while reading. This picture book is a treat for dog lovers and bibliophiles young and old. cc |
| Title: Dog Loves Books Author: Louise Yates Illustrator: Louise Yates Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Copyright: 2010 Original Language: English Original Publisher: Jonathan Cape Original Copyright: 2010 ISBN: 978-0-375-96449-7 Hardcover pages: 32 Age range: 3-7 Genre: Picture book Author’s ethnicity: British Author’s residence: United Kingdom Illustrator’s ethnicity: British Illustrator’s residence: United Kingdom Subjects: Books, Bookstores, Dogs, Imagination, Reading |
to leave her happy life in her mountain village as she travels to the city of Beirut where she begins work as a maid to help her family make ends meet. For two years Faten works tirelessly, barely able to find a spare moment for herself. This strong-willed, determined young woman longs for more in life and she begins to pursue her dream of attending university to become a nurse with the help of her handsome, blonde neighbor, Marwan. Marwan graciously arranges the exams Faten will need to get into university and a romance begins to unfold. Unfortunately, Faten is spotted on an outing with Marwan, word travels to her boss, and Faten is fired from her job. Upon returning home to her village, Faten is chastised. She must earn her father’s understanding and forgiveness so she can return to Beirut where she can continue independently in her journey for a better, more fulfilling purpose in life. This third-person narrative highlights the ambitious, hopeful spirit of a young woman living in the late 1980s in a war-torn Lebanese society. cc
If you happened to find a dinosaur in your home, what would you do with him? You would be surprised to see how helpful he could be. Would you put him to use as a can opener, a burglar alarm, or an umbrella? Would you use him as a lawnmower or an excuse for incomplete homework? The book also warns readers that some dinosaurs are not suited for every type of chore; It is about finding the right fit. This whimsical, absurd tale allows the reader’s imagination to run wild while exploring the domestic uses of a dino. The bold, playful illustrations add to the humorous and exaggerative nature of the story. cc
