In the author’s note at the back of From Wolf to Woof! Hudson Talbott explains that he had long been interested in the relationship between […]
The Longest Letsgoboy
I’ve tried to read The Longest Letsgoboy, a 2021 picture book by Derick Wilder (illustrated by Catia Chien) several times. I have always failed, and […]
If We Were Dogs
If We Were Dogs is a 2025 picture book by Sophie Blackall. Blackall has published dozens of books and is a two-time Caldecott medalist. It’s […]
Buster follows his Nose
Buster follows his Nose (2022) was written by Paula Stevenson and illustrated by Jenny Hale. It’s about family, change, age, love, and dogs. That sounds […]
Joan in the Cone
Children’s books always have two audiences: adults and kids. They often have more demands on them than adult fiction. A popular novel can be fun […]
Ruffles and the Teeny, Tiny Kittens
Yes, this is another book in the Ruffles series. (I previously discussed Ruffles and the Bouncy Ball and Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat. ) […]
Grace Builds an <Almost-Perfect> Dog
Curtis Manley’s 2025 picture book Grace Builds an <Almost-Perfect> Dog surprised me. Even though Tracy Subisak’s cover image clearly shows a girl hugging a dog, […]
Murray’s Howl-o-ween
Murray’s Howl-o-ween, E. G. Keller’s 2025 picture book, takes advantage of the similarity of sounds between “howl” like a dog and the first part of […]
Trouble Dog
Trouble Dog: From Shelter Dog to Conservation Hero is a 2025 picture book written by Carol A. Foote and illustrated by Larry Day. It tells […]
Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat
I recently read Ruffles and the Bouncy Ball. When I did, I didn’t know it was part of a series. (I know, that happens a […]