If you are a dog person or better yet, a dog's person, then you already know the dread of having to open the door and set out when the rain is pouring down because your beloved canine pet needs a walk. So you will commiserate with both the dog and the his little girl when you watch him bring his leash to her as she plays her video games and tries to ignore him.
Yep, it's pretty familiar territory. You probably already also know that the dog will win out in the end. Every rainy day has its dedicated dog walkers out there, head down, face hidden, dog busily sniffing in all the important spots.
I invite you to come along on this adventure. It's an up and down, hill and dale sort of thing with plenty of puddles but it will take you to that very special connection between a human being and a dog- that 's a special place of love - and I don't know anyone who doesn't need to visit that place regularly.
It's a walk of all kinds of discovery. It's funny. It's heart-warminig. It lets you have a dog again for a few minutes in case you don't have your dog now. Connection. Patience. Love. Sharing new experiences. Dogs can really open up the world when we let them.
40 pages 978-1645678717 Ages 4-8
Keywords: adventure, dogs, rain, pets, love, connection, wonder, giving, weather, outdoors, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old
Recommended by: Barb Langridge, abookandahug,com
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On a gloomy, dripping, rain-boots-required kind of day, Kid is ready to stay inside, warm and dry, and play video games. But to Dog, Kid’s arrival home means only one thing: it’s time for WALKIES!
Outside, rain means puddles to splash in, mud to splock in! Tiny ears perked up, tail a-waggling with joy, Dog bounds through the park, Kid in tow. Playful action sequences, bold facial expressions, and vivid illustrations all drive this wordless tale, transforming a dreary afternoon into a boisterous adventure.
While at first doubtful about the experience, Kid’s attitude brightens, buoyed by Dog’s playful antics and the surprises and wonder to be found outdoors. Before long, thanks to Dog’s positive energy, Kid doesn’t think it’s such a bad day after all. In fact, it might just be the best!
Filled with adorable, exuberant scenes any dog owner knows well, this playful romp is sure to brighten the day of many a young reader, pet owner and non-pet owner alike.---from the publisher
