Letters to a Young Pug (Wilson the Pug) (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "Hello. My name is Wilson the Pug..." (more)
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Product Description

Another delightful adventure featuring Wilson the Pug and his sidekick, Homer
B How does the Master teach? Wilson the Pug, everyone’s favorite canine Taoist, is about to find out. Otto, the wise old pug who taught him the ways of the Tao-te Ching, is retiring to Boca Raton. Wilson is next in line to take his place as Master of the Taoist pug lineage, but before he can assume his rightful position he must train his own successor. Through funny letters and charming photographs, Wilson confers with his apprentice, Homer, on the subtle wisdom of the Tao. Unfortunately for Wilson, Homer is more interested in filling his stomach than feeding his mind. And he’d rather nap his way to wisdom.

Letters to a Young Pug is the third enchanting book from the stars of The Tao of Pug and Homer for the Holidays. Dog lovers everywhere will be thrilled with another hit from Viking Studio’s favorite pug duo.

About the Author

Nancy Levine, with Wilson the Pug, is the author and photographer of The Tao of Pug and Homer for the Holidays. Nancy is a former staff photographer for the Elmsford, New York, Humane Society. She has had extensive experience in theater and stand-up comedy, and her commentaries have been broadcast in the San Francisco area on NPR affiliates.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Studio (October 5, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0670038091
• ISBN-13: 978-0670038091
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #314,351 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too, October 5, 2006

By	TeensReadToo.com "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews

What do you get when you take a Pug named Wilson who is trained in the art of Tao, is a famous canine philosopher, and who must advise his successor, Homer, in the ways of Taoism? You get Wilson the Pug, soon to be Master of the Taoist Pug lineage, who must impart his wisdom upon young Homer. And how better to do this than through letters to the budding protege, accompanied by photos to document the ways of Tao--and the ways of a Pug.

LETTERS TO A YOUNG PUG is the third book in the Wilson the Pug series, following The Tao of Pug and Homer for the Holidays: The Further Adventures of Wilson the Pug. Along with talented animal photographer Nancy Levine, Wilson attempts to help his soon-to-be Tao successor learn everything he needs to know through letters and accompanying photographs.

What a wonderful book! Beautiful photographs and laugh-out-loud letters that give new meaning to the phrase "it's a dog's life," LETTERS TO A YOUNG PUG will appeal to dog lovers everywhere. Whether you're five or one-hundred and five, you won't go wrong with this gorgeous book. I actually read it to my children, ages five and nine, and both loved it.
Although the five-year-old was more interested in the pictures (from cute to hilarious to everything in between), my son thought the letters were interesting, as well. In his words, the writer has a "great imagination." I couldn't agree more!

Be sure to pick up a copy of this book for all the dog lovers on your Holiday shopping list, for your children, or just for yourself. The discipline of Tao comes alive, as does the world of Wilson and Homer. An absolutely beautiful, entertaining book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pug Letters for Pug Lovers, January 15, 2007

By	P. Dickman (NJ USA) - See all my reviews

Letters to a Young Pug picks up the story of Wilson and Homer (from Homer for the Holidays). Wilson's Tao master is retiring, and before Wilson can take on the job he has to train his successor, Homer. The letters he writes to impart his knowledge of the Tao and Homer's humerous responses are wonderfully entertaining. If you have a pug, you will definitely see something of your pug in this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for Pug lovers., April 26, 2009

By	Jeffery J. Ringhoffer "Jeffery R." (Oregon) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Letters to a Young Pug (Wilson the Pug) (Hardcover)

It is a nice book that any Pug lover could relate to easily. The pictures are great and the complete book is a wonderful coffee table reader, or just something that every Pug fan should have.