FICTION

A Dog Day

by Emily RAND
illus. by Emily Rand. 32p. Tate. 2015. Tr $18.95. ISBN 9781849762908.
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PreS-Gr 1—A patient Airedale terrier is anxious to meet up with his canine friends in the park. His owner seems to have another idea. The rhyming text begins with shared enthusiasm for a romp in the park. Unfortunately, the sports-coated man bypasses the gates to visit various shops, have a chat, then adds insult to injury by snacking at a café next door to the park. When the Airedale finally gets to romp with peers, all is forgiven. Rand's magnificent line drawings, done in black-and-white and shades of gray, skillfully convey textures like beards and textiles, and include vantages varying from human to dog perspective. Her flat-styled cast establishes a pleasant retro feel.
VERDICT The spare plot may not engage all listeners but the detailed illustrations and sympathetic protagonist make this a sweet read.
Reviewed by Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA , Jun 01, 2015

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