Absurd in the best way, The Dogs Next Door is a silly, playful, multilayered picture book for kids – and grownups – who adore dogs and giggling.
When new dogs move next door and invite themselves over for breakfast, it can test a girl’s patience. But when the dogs eat all the bacon? That’s just rude.
Fortunately, these rough-around-the-edges mutts are not without charm. They love spending time with the girl, especially rolling in the river mud and playing music. She grows to like them, even if they do sometimes smell like feet. Until, that is, she spots a WANTED poster and begins to wonder: Could these be bad dogs?
A silly, playful, multilayered picture book for kids (and grownup kids) who adore dogs and their mischief.
For kids who love Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Little Blue Truck.
Themes: comedy; dogs; friendship; playing; humor; funny; read-aloud; picture book, gift book; pet books; mutts; silly
Publishing date: October 8th 2024
ISBN: 978-1-958325-23-0 (Hardcover)
Hardcover: $19.99 US
Length: 40 pages
Size: 10 x 9 inches
Ages: 4-8
Grade: K-3
AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR: Patricia Carlin
Laugh out loud funny in both story and art
As fun for grownups (especially dog lovers) as for kids
For fans of Oliver Jeffers’ and Jon Agee’s more irreverent books
Available at your favorite bookstores or online retailers.
Patricia Carlin is the author of How To Make Your Cat An Internet Celebrity and Alfie Is Not Afraid. When she isn’t drawing or writing, she works in advertising. She lives in Pennsylvania with her family and some perfectly nice neighbors. Visit her online at www.instagram.com/carlin_works
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