United States Board of Books for Young OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL BOOK LIST

“The pages are arrestingly beautiful, with sparse, pointed text and frame-worthy illustrations. It’s hard not to feel for this good dog.” – Kirkus Reviews

★ “….will touch the hearts of animal lovers who believe there is a place for all creatures in this world.Heartfelt and poignant, this simple text expresses what it truly means to be a “good dog.” – SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, STARRED REVIEW

“A … story about compassion and acceptance… beautiful and ultimately heartwarming tale of seeing past the surface that will be especially appealing to animal-lovers.” – Maggie Reagan, Booklist

Stark silhouettes make a dramatic impact in Elschner’s grim account of an urban dog whose wolflike characteristics inspire mistreatment and fear. Terse, verselike passages bring readers inside the mind of the dog… the closing scenes offer a sense of comfort, hope, and peace.” – Publishers Weekly

“A moving picture book.” – Wall Street Journal

“Géraldine Elschner’s moving story provides an intimate look at what a mistreated and misunderstood dog feels when he isn’t wanted, and the joy of being found by someone who does.” – Kendal Rauzhan, syndicated column BOOKS TO BORROW, BOOKS TO BUY

A sad and lonely dog, chained to a concrete slab by an abusive owner, tells how his wolf-like appearance and nighttime howling has led humans in the city neighborhood to misunderstand him. He longs for the freedom to run and the touch of a friendly hand. ….Black-and-white silhouette illustrations dramatically show the transformation of this mistreated dog, whose life is changed by one caring individual.” – Literacy Daily