This graceful picture book catches at the heart in small ways … the wry, gentle narrative voice leads readers along as if it’s walking the old dog.
My Dog Mouse
Friendship, humour and heartbreak in one dog walk: for anyone who knows what it is to love an old, slow dog with ears as thin as pancakes.
Written by Eva Lindström
Translated by Julia Marshall
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Description
“Can I take Mouse for a walk?” I ask, and I’m always allowed.
We set off, very slowly. Mouse walks at a snail’s pace. He stops at lampposts and fences and sniffs for a long time.
Sometimes he looks up at me and then I usually say something.
I maybe say “old man” in a very nice voice, not my usual one.
… I wish Mouse was mine.My Dog Mouse offers friendship, humour and gentle heartache in one dog walk. This is a book for anyone who knows what it is to love an old slow dog, with ears as thin as pancakes.
A book for kids ages 3 and up.
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Book Details
Reader Age 2-5 year Book Size ISBN
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Reviews
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Poetry Box (verified owner) –
This is a scrumptious book – a beautiful book – a book to nestle into on a stormy weekend and to most definitely share.
International Literacy Association (verified owner) –
Readers will bask in the comfortable friendship of girl and dog expressed by the softly colored
illustrations and the leisurely pace of the narrative.
Kirkus Reviews (US) (verified owner) –
Striking and touching … restraint that allows room for the reader
Kids Book Review (Australia) (verified owner) –
Every page tells a tale of friendship, humour, patience and poignancy through gentle text and childlike illustrations.
Storywraps (NZ) (verified owner) –
This tender charming book will open your heart to witness the love that is very evident between a very old, fat dog, with ears as thin as pancakes, and a young girl who comes faithfully to his home and asks if she can take him out for a walk… The last line sums up the story perfectly.
Bookwagon (UK) (verified owner) –
This is a truly magical book that I love to bits.
The Book Show (NZ) (verified owner) –
A delightful story, a warm story.
Booksellers NZ (verified owner) –
This is a lovely book that will make you feel warm every time you read it.
Publishers Weekly (US) (verified owner) –
Lindström’s story stays light and funny all the way through—then ends with a shaft to the heart… Yet readers know that the title tells the truth; the way Mouse looks longingly after the girl on the final page proves it.
Starred review, Kirkus (US) (verified owner) –
This graceful picture book catches at the heart in small ways … the wry, gentle narrative voice leads readers along as if it’s walking the old dog.
Lancashire Evening Post (verified owner) –
Walking the dog takes on a whole new meaning in this quirky picture book from Gecko Press … Full of beautiful, soulful illustrations, love, kindness and the special bond between a human and a dog, this is a big-hearted story to leave you warm inside and eager to take your own (or your neighbour’s) dog for a walk!