An Outstanding International Trade Book (United States Board of Books for Young People)
A dog, feared and mistreated by everyone, is rescued and cared for by a man who needs and appreciates him
Pointed ears, sharp teeth, and a back slightly bent under dark fur: a lonely dog gets mistaken for a wolf. No one came close—no one dared—so the sad dog howled. Until one day, someone reached out a hand to him.
United States Board of Books for Young OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL BOOK LIST
“The pages are arrestingly beautiful, with sparse, pointed text and frame-worthy illustrations. It’s hard not to feel for this good dog.”—Kirkus Reviews
★ “….will touch the hearts of animal lovers who believe there is a place for all creatures in this world.Heartfelt and poignant, this simple text expresses what it truly means to be a “good dog.”—School Library Journal, starred review
“A … story about compassion and acceptance… beautiful and ultimately heartwarming tale of seeing past the surface that will be especially appealing to animal-lovers.”—Maggie Reagan, Booklist
"Stark silhouettes make a dramatic impact in Elschner’s grim account of an urban dog whose wolflike characteristics inspire mistreatment and fear. Terse, verselike passages bring readers inside the mind of the dog… the closing scenes offer a sense of comfort, hope, and peace.” – Publishers Weekly
“A moving picture book.”—Wall Street Journal
“Géraldine Elschner’s moving story provides an intimate look at what a mistreated and misunderstood dog feels when he isn’t wanted, and the joy of being found by someone who does.”—Kendal Rauzhan, syndicated column BOOKS TO BORROW, BOOKS TO BUY
"A sad and lonely dog, chained to a concrete slab by an abusive owner, tells how his wolf-like appearance and nighttime howling has led humans in the city neighborhood to misunderstand him. He longs for the freedom to run and the touch of a friendly hand. ….Black-and-white silhouette illustrations dramatically show the transformation of this mistreated dog, whose life is changed by one caring individual.”—Literacy Daily
Originally from France, Géraldine Elschner studied Germanic and Romance languages. She has since translated scores of books from German to French and French to German, as well as writing some of her own stories. She draws inspiration from her three children as well as the beautiful town of Heidelberg where she lives. She is the author of many picture books including The Cat and the Bird, Funny Machines for George the Sheep, and Where is the Frog? Originally from France, she studied Germanic and Romance languages, and has translated scores of books, including The Nativity, published by minedition.
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Antoine Guilloppé is the illustrator of many children’s books, including One Scary Night and White Fang. He was born in France and studied art in Lyon and taught art for many years. He has illustrated books that have been published all over the world, using a variety of media, including laser-cut paper. He lives near Paris.
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An Outstanding International Trade Book (United States Board of Books for Young People)
A dog, feared and mistreated by everyone, is rescued and cared for by a man who needs and appreciates him
Pointed ears, sharp teeth, and a back slightly bent under dark fur: a lonely dog gets mistaken for a wolf. No one came close—no one dared—so the sad dog howled. Until one day, someone reached out a hand to him.
Praise
United States Board of Books for Young OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL BOOK LIST
“The pages are arrestingly beautiful, with sparse, pointed text and frame-worthy illustrations. It’s hard not to feel for this good dog.”—Kirkus Reviews
★ “….will touch the hearts of animal lovers who believe there is a place for all creatures in this world.Heartfelt and poignant, this simple text expresses what it truly means to be a “good dog.”—School Library Journal, starred review
“A … story about compassion and acceptance… beautiful and ultimately heartwarming tale of seeing past the surface that will be especially appealing to animal-lovers.”—Maggie Reagan, Booklist
"Stark silhouettes make a dramatic impact in Elschner’s grim account of an urban dog whose wolflike characteristics inspire mistreatment and fear. Terse, verselike passages bring readers inside the mind of the dog… the closing scenes offer a sense of comfort, hope, and peace.” – Publishers Weekly
“A moving picture book.”—Wall Street Journal
“Géraldine Elschner’s moving story provides an intimate look at what a mistreated and misunderstood dog feels when he isn’t wanted, and the joy of being found by someone who does.”—Kendal Rauzhan, syndicated column BOOKS TO BORROW, BOOKS TO BUY
"A sad and lonely dog, chained to a concrete slab by an abusive owner, tells how his wolf-like appearance and nighttime howling has led humans in the city neighborhood to misunderstand him. He longs for the freedom to run and the touch of a friendly hand. ….Black-and-white silhouette illustrations dramatically show the transformation of this mistreated dog, whose life is changed by one caring individual.”—Literacy Daily
Author
Originally from France, Géraldine Elschner studied Germanic and Romance languages. She has since translated scores of books from German to French and French to German, as well as writing some of her own stories. She draws inspiration from her three children as well as the beautiful town of Heidelberg where she lives. She is the author of many picture books including The Cat and the Bird, Funny Machines for George the Sheep, and Where is the Frog? Originally from France, she studied Germanic and Romance languages, and has translated scores of books, including The Nativity, published by minedition.
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Antoine Guilloppé is the illustrator of many children’s books, including One Scary Night and White Fang. He was born in France and studied art in Lyon and taught art for many years. He has illustrated books that have been published all over the world, using a variety of media, including laser-cut paper. He lives near Paris.
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