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Children's Fiction Dogs

The Dog

by (author) Helen Mixter

illustrated by Margarita Sada

Publisher
Greystone Books Ltd
Initial publish date
Nov 2017
Category
Dogs, Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781771642712
    Publish Date
    Nov 2017
    List Price
    $21.95

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 4 to 18
  • Grade: p to 12

Description

A testament to the comforting power of an animal's love.

The uncomplicated love and dedication of a dog can make anyone feel better—particularly a child who is small and vulnerable. Through beautiful, simple illustrations and words, The Dog shows how one animal helps a young boy who is ill. She is his comfort, his companion, and his friend; when he's unhappy, she places her paw on his hand to show him she's there.

The Dog is a story for young children, and for anyone who has ever owned a pet. But most of all, it shows how important animal companionship is for children. The warmth of animal friends helps make life worth living, especially when times are tough.

About the authors

Helen Mixter is a writer and the translator of several children's books, including the Governor General's Award-winning Harvey.

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Margarita Sada is a well-known Mexican artist who has illustrated other stories that derive from Yoruba mythology, such as the award-winning Venir del Mar by Jose Alberto Caban. Many of her books have been selected for Mexico's SEP Libros del Rincon program, which provides books to school children throughout the country. She lives in Mexico City.

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