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Anton van Hertbruggen
1 Reviews
(4)
K-3
Translated by Laura Watkinson.
Illustrated by
Anton van Hertbruggen.
In this bleak story of loneliness, Nino's only companion is an imaginary dog. His father is far off; his mother and great-grandmother are background figures. When he gets a real dog, he adjusts but then invents many other animals "that he doesn't have." The palette of dark greens, browns, and russets evokes sadness and solitude.
Reviewer: Grace Worcester Greene
1 reviews
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