![]() ![]() I recently was offered the opportunity to participate in a blog tour with David as part of the launch of I'm My Own Dog, and - in imitation of the hero of the book - I leapt at the chance. Like many of my stories, this story seems to deal with the compromises and follies of love and friendship." David believes that, because dogs are such an integral part of so many people's lives "they make an excellent metaphor for a story about independence and love. You can definitely see the seed for the book in this drawing, which is shown at the left. In an "author's note" sent to reviewers, David notes that he was inspired to write the book because of a drawing he did some time ago. He's in charge, all right, and don't you forget it! Any parent of a stubbornly independent preschooler (and isn't it their job to be stubbornly independent?) will draw some instant parallels - and laughs - from that cover pose. Just look at the cover illustration, showing a dog literally standing two of his own feet and leaning confidently against a fire hydrant. Ol' Mama Squirrel scares off anyone or anything that tries to encroach on her tree home with a fierce 'chook, chook, chook' Onomatopoeic language and comic illustrations tell a recognizable tale about a small but heroic rodent. Kids will readily identify with the dog's idea of taking control of his own life, and they'll love the energy and humor in David's expressive watercolor illustrations. ![]() David has just released his newest picture book, I'm My Own Dog, and it's a doozy. ![]()
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