I Want a Dog - Softcover

Khalsa, Dayal Kaur

Softcover

ISBN 10: 088776326X ISBN 13: 9780887763267

Publisher: Tundra Books, 1994

Synopsis

Every kid wants one, but few are as persistent and inventive about getting one – or a substitute for one – as little May. It seems to little May that everybody has a dog except her. She tries everything, even bringing one home, with no success. Then one day she accidentally discovers that a rollerskate can act like a dog, almost, so she works at acquiring the technical skill that will change it into one, almost. She leads it, walks it – at first timidly, then boldly – ties it up outside stores, takes it all the places a dog can go. In fact, she starts quite a fad on her street of rollerskate walking.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

“Very original and whimsical...the illustrations are beautiful, inspired.”
–New York Times

About the Author:

Dayal Kaur Khalsa both wrote and illustrated picture books that celebrate the joys in life: the love between grandparents and grandchildren, the togetherness of a family holiday, the ingenuity of a girl who wants a dog, the thrill of discovering a new and delicious food. Her books have won numerous awards, including being chosen twice for the New York Times Best Illustrated Books of the Year, and twice as a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award. Dayal Kaur Khalsa died in 1989.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tundra Books
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 088776326X
• ISBN 13: 9780887763267
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 24