Great Dog

Illustrated by Miguel Tanco
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Hardcover
$17.99 US
7.5"W x 10.31"H x 0.43"D  
On sale May 29, 2018 | 46 Pages | 9781101919170
Preschool - 2
Reading Level: Fountas & Pinnell K

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The age-old question of "what will I be when I grow up" gets a hilarious twist in this stylish and clever story.

A pup and his father contemplate his grand future while looking at other Great Dogs in their family. Will he be a marathon runner like Uncle Tibor, the fastest dog in the family? Will he be an astronaut like Aunt Yuki, who reached for the stars? Or maybe a teacher like Uncle Scooter, respected by all?

No matter what, says his father, he will be a GREAT dog!

Davide Cali's tongue-in-check writing and Miguel Tanco's unique and funny illustrations bring these great dogs to life and will have readers giggling from start to finish. With gatefolds that show the real story behind the characters and a surprise twist at the end, Great Dog is a winner for kids and parents alike!
DAVIDE CALÌ began his career in 1994 as a cartoon writer for the Italian magazine Linus. He began writing children’s books in 2000, and since then he has published twenty books for children; the first four of which he illustrated himself. His book Piano Piano received a 2006 Bologna Ragazzi Special Award and the Switzerland Enfantaisies Prize. He is also the coauthor of I Can’t Wait, winner of the 2005 Baobob Prize. Calì has received the Belgium Libbylit Award, and France’s SNCF award. His books have been published in France, Italy, and Austria, and translations of his books have been published in eighteen countries. Calì lives in Genoa, Italy. View titles by Davide Cali
Award-winning artist MIGUEL TANCO is a children's book author and illustrator. He teaches illustration and organizes creative workshops for kids in Spain, where he was born and raised, and in Italy. He has published over forty children's books including The Spark in Me, My Best Friend; Count on Me; Great Dog; You and Me, Me and You; Les Farfelus; and The Story of Cyrano de Bergerac. He lives in Milan with his wife, Federica, and their two sons, Pablo and Javier. View titles by Miguel Tanco
  • AWARD | 2018
    Alcuin Society Awards for Excellence in Book Design – Children
One of Book Riot’s Top 100 Children’s Books of 2018

PRAISE FOR Great Dog:

"A playful story about familial pride and unconditional love." --Kirkus Reviews

"Best shared one-on-one so readers can pore over the detailed illustrations. Hand this to anyone seeking a story about families or ‘Great Dogs.’" --School Library Journal

"The book’s message of encouraging support regardless of a child’s background, identity, or future is lovingly presented with a subtle sense of humor." --Booklist

"Great Dog purrfectly conveys familial themes of love and acceptance. . . . Highly recommended." --CM Magazine

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The age-old question of "what will I be when I grow up" gets a hilarious twist in this stylish and clever story.

A pup and his father contemplate his grand future while looking at other Great Dogs in their family. Will he be a marathon runner like Uncle Tibor, the fastest dog in the family? Will he be an astronaut like Aunt Yuki, who reached for the stars? Or maybe a teacher like Uncle Scooter, respected by all?

No matter what, says his father, he will be a GREAT dog!

Davide Cali's tongue-in-check writing and Miguel Tanco's unique and funny illustrations bring these great dogs to life and will have readers giggling from start to finish. With gatefolds that show the real story behind the characters and a surprise twist at the end, Great Dog is a winner for kids and parents alike!

Author

DAVIDE CALÌ began his career in 1994 as a cartoon writer for the Italian magazine Linus. He began writing children’s books in 2000, and since then he has published twenty books for children; the first four of which he illustrated himself. His book Piano Piano received a 2006 Bologna Ragazzi Special Award and the Switzerland Enfantaisies Prize. He is also the coauthor of I Can’t Wait, winner of the 2005 Baobob Prize. Calì has received the Belgium Libbylit Award, and France’s SNCF award. His books have been published in France, Italy, and Austria, and translations of his books have been published in eighteen countries. Calì lives in Genoa, Italy. View titles by Davide Cali
Award-winning artist MIGUEL TANCO is a children's book author and illustrator. He teaches illustration and organizes creative workshops for kids in Spain, where he was born and raised, and in Italy. He has published over forty children's books including The Spark in Me, My Best Friend; Count on Me; Great Dog; You and Me, Me and You; Les Farfelus; and The Story of Cyrano de Bergerac. He lives in Milan with his wife, Federica, and their two sons, Pablo and Javier. View titles by Miguel Tanco

Awards

  • AWARD | 2018
    Alcuin Society Awards for Excellence in Book Design – Children

Praise

One of Book Riot’s Top 100 Children’s Books of 2018

PRAISE FOR Great Dog:

"A playful story about familial pride and unconditional love." --Kirkus Reviews

"Best shared one-on-one so readers can pore over the detailed illustrations. Hand this to anyone seeking a story about families or ‘Great Dogs.’" --School Library Journal

"The book’s message of encouraging support regardless of a child’s background, identity, or future is lovingly presented with a subtle sense of humor." --Booklist

"Great Dog purrfectly conveys familial themes of love and acceptance. . . . Highly recommended." --CM Magazine

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