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40 pp.
| Chronicle |
August, 2009 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8118-6401-5$17.99
(4)
K-3
Soft acrylic-wash and pencil illustrations are the highlight of three short stories about Molly, Ginger, and Yuki--dogs whose individual actions demonstrate the deep and abiding affection that can exist between children and their canine pets. LaMarche's sentimental text is less compelling than his delicate, realistic paintings aglow with autumnal hues.