The Horn Book Guide

PRESCHOOL

Dominguez, Angela

Santiago Stays

32 pp. | Abrams/Abrams Appleseed | September, 2013 | Trade ISBN 978-1-4197-0821-3 $12.95

(1) PS A boy wants to take his dog for a walk, but, confoundingly, Santiago refuses. The reason for Santiago's stubbornness is eventually revealed: he's watching over the baby. "Good boy, Santiago." The illustrations, in pencil, marker, ink, tissue paper, and digital color, capture the boy's persistence and the bulldog's dug-in resistance; the warm palette is perfect for this affection-filled, simple, and satisfying family story.

Reviewer: Viki Ash | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2014