Dog's First Baby: A Board Book

From School Library Journal Baby-Toddler-Dog isn't sure whether the new critter in the house is another canine or something else. It doesn't smell like a dog or have a tail. Its front legs are different from its back legs. But the little one sleeps and stretches and howls and plays like a dog. No matter what it is, they are friends. VERDICT Darling, bold collages and minimal text present the arrival of a new baby from the family dog's perspective, with enough wry humor to make even adult readers smile.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Kids Indie Next List Pick A 2022 Georgia Author of the Year Award nominee Bookstagang's Best Board Book of 2021 “A playful and funny romp that will appeal to dog-owning tots.” — Kirkus Reviews “Darling, bold collages and minimal text present the arrival of a new baby from the family dog’s perspective, with enough wry humor to make even adult readers smile.”— School Library Journal “Children will delight at seeing the baby from the point of view of a dog, especially those who live with four-legged friends. Those who don’t have puppies around will be sure to beg for one after reading this board book treasure.”— New York Journal of Books “Original, playful and heartwarming.” — Midwest Book Review “The perfect books for families with pets and a new baby.”— Youth Services Book Reviews “A fun addition to storytime and board book collections, this would be especially fitting for a storytime about - or with - dogs, with a few points for emphasizing how to safely and kindly interact with our four-pawed friends.”— Jean Little Library Natalie Nelson is an illustrator, picture book maker, and collage artist. Trained in graphic design and illustration, she works in a mixed media hybrid of cut paper, collage, and digital art, with an emphasis on intriguing shapes, textures, and layers. Her previous titles include Dog's First Baby (Quirk 2021) and Holiday!. Her art is in demand from national clients including The New York Times , The Washington Post , Time Magazine , Curbed , Eater, The Bitter Southerner , Teach for America, Vox Media, Mailchimp, and more. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband, their dog, Coach, and their young son. Read more