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The Dog Child

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With an insightful and delightful tale Simon Black creates of the world that we imagine for our dogs. In a timeless narrative he brings the altruistic nature of our housepets into the distorted shadow cast by parents who want to raise a child. I read the book over the weekend and it was one of those children's stories that the kids ask for over and over. It reminds me of Mike Mulligan and the Steamshovel in the tone. I am continuously impressed by the creativity and gentle humor of the author and wholeheartedly recommned this book.

Written by Simon Black and illustrated by Honorio Robledo, The Dog Child is a very special picturebook that will prove to be of particular interest to young readers with canine companions of their own. Judy is a dog whose family dresses her up in clothes, takes her to school, even gives her a birthday party. When Judy blows out the candles on her birthday cake she makes just one wish - that the McVittie family will soon have a human baby so that Judy can go back to being the family dog and enjoying the usual doggie benefits. This highly entertaining picturebook story for young readers is a welcome addition to the library picturebook shelves