That's exactly what our frustrated young owner has to do in this delightful rhyming story.
After breaking loose, a little dog leaves chaos in its wake as it races through the streets to a local beach, grabbing snacks from vendors and bystanders, wreaking havoc with a fisherman's haul and splattering drool and cookie crumbs on a teacher's papers. Will our poor heroine ever catch up with her freewheeling canine? Or will someone - or something - else put a stop to this puppy's crime spree?
The award-winning author of A Pod of Orcas teams up with a new illustrator, whose hilarious illustrations will appeal to young dog enthusiasts and lovers of mayhem everywhere.
"The hero of This is the Dog is such an irresistible mutt that readers of all ages will find it easy to understand the total forgiveness which awaits him at the end of the story. Primary teachers can expect beginning readers to enjoy the rhyming text and may want to encourage their students to try writing some four line verses of their own based on a real or imaginary pet.
Highly recommended."
— CM Magazine
Chrissie Wysotksi graduated from the Ontario College of Art in the Communication and Design program. She has been illustrating professionally since 1996. She lives with her family in Whitby, Ontario.
2005 Blue Spruce Award Nominee
Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Award shortlist 2004
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