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The Ugly Pugling: Wilson the Pug in Love

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I really loved this book. It has a wonderful lesson of acceptance and love over glamour and looks. It also has some really funny pictures, and lots of shots of dogs' sweet eyes looking lovingly. The pug is both vulnerable and wise, and the dog he loves is generous and unwavering in her feelings for him. He goes through the worst and the best emotions, as we all do in love, but in the end his passion and intelligence allow him to rise above his trevails. I wish we all had such a storybook romance!

We just received the book...what a treat!!! It is absolutely wonderful! I read the book first, cover to cover, taking it all in, and then my mom did the same. The story turned out great! I thought it was humorous and endearing...And all the pictures are so nice. Some of the pictures in particular provided big belly laughs, especially the one with Wilson yelling through the bullhorn on the police car--too cute!

The Ugly Pugling is everything I expected (and more)! The author, Nancy Levine, should give herself a huge pat on the back for creating such a delightful book. The Ugly Pugling teaches all of us such an important lesson in life and at the same time it manages to tickle our funny bone!

Thank you, Nancy, for putting big smiles on our faces with this book, and again, for finding us and including our dogs in your book!

This is the best of the bunch -- I have all of Wilson's books -- that this is a real triumph. This book is a must for Xmas -- or, of course Valentine's, but don't wait that long! What a wonderful, wonderful book!!!

The Ugly Pugling is a heartwarming, charming and funny story. It's a great book because it's silmultaneously entertaining to adults and children, and as a teacher to young kids I really appreciate that. The pictures and the design are excellent. I highly recommend this book for dog lovers and non-dog lovers alike.

I picked up a copy of "The Ugly Pugling" at a Pug event in early December, and I must say it's a joy! The story is sweet and the photographs are hilarious and adorable! I have all four Wilson the Pug books, and love them all!

This book tells a poignant story about unrequited love that is appropriate for both adults and kids alike. I gave this book to several children as a holiday gift and their moms all concur that the kids just adore it and want to have it read to them over and over.
The humor is infectious and the photography superb, as always. We'll be keeping our eyes out for the next adventure!
P.S. Wilson the Pug is the only author my pugs will read....

This reviewer recently adopted a Basset-mix puppy (that's him on my profile page) from a shelter/rescue (and encourages all of you reading this to consider giving a rescue/shelter dog a home, too!) It appears that my puppy is a Basset/Coonhound mix. Which brought to mind the question - how, logistically, could a Basset and Coonhound mix? You will be pleased to know that this fun photo story does NOT answer that question.

Once upon a time, Wilson the Pug, descendant of Pug-tzu, "author" and star of The Tao of Pug, fell in love with Hedy, who was "unlike the other pugs I'd met before. With her big floppy ears, prominent muzzle and huge paws, she was a vision of lovliness." Time passed. And Wilson saw his love no more. He went to her house. And " "a huge dog, the biggest I'd ever seen!" appears at the door. Oh My! A Mastiff! But gazing into her big brown eyes, "I got a whiff of her sweetly biscuited breath." It's Hedy stuff! She isn't a homely pug - but a marvelous mastiff!

Our hero and heroine may be parted by humans - unless the dogs come up with a Taoist plan! The words and photos along the way will charm children and dogs of all ages.

My original quandry remains unanswered after the Afterward by Wilson: "Fortunately, I was a neutered pug, because Hedy and I felt strongly that the world did not need a new breed of mastug or pugstiff."
/TundraVision, Amazon Reviewer

A visit with Wilson the Pug is a refuge of simple beauty and joy. Wilson reflects our most elemental nature - how is it that we see ourselves in the travails of this charming canine? He reminds us to live with an open and accepting heart. Thank you to Nancy Levine for another fresh and engaging story that encourages authenticity and love of life.

I have fallen in love with Wilson as portrayed by Nancy Levine. I think this is the best Wilson book yet. (If you haven't read the other 3, you must!) Great coffee table book, great gift, great to make you smile on a down day. Timeless tale of a love that defies logic and reason with a lot of humor in the photos and Wilson's editorials. Can't miss on this or any of Nancy Levine and Wilson's books!

For a family named Wilson who have 2 well loved pugs this was the perfect little gift. They loved it.