A World of Dogs - by Carlie Sorosiak (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

"A treasure trove of facts and stories for dog lovers ages 8 to 12." --The Wall Street Journal

Written by children's author and accidental American Dingo-owner Carlie Sorosiak, this gorgeous celebration of fascinating facts and amazing real-life stories is the perfect gift for dog lovers.

Throughout human history dogs have been by our side, paw prints following our footprints wherever we roamed. In A World of Dogs, discover everything you ever wanted to know about our best friends. From tracing the evolutionary history of dogs to explaining the science of doggy senses, find out how pups communicate, whether they understand us, and if they really love us back!

Meet the hounds of ancient history, worshipped as gods, and painted in works of art from the stone age to the modern day, and explore the stories of real-life doggy heroes, dogs with jobs, and how dogs help humans every day.

Review Quotes

"Her delightful compendium "A World of Dogs," colorfully illustrated by Luisa Uribe, provides a treasure trove of facts and stories for dog lovers ages 8 to 12."--Katie Daniels, The Wall Street Journal

Perfect for early readers, dog enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a lighthearted, entertaining read; a great addition to any library.--Jessica Clark, School Library Journal

About the Author

Carlie Sorosiak lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and her American Dingo, Dany. A bestselling children's author, her fiction titles include Waterstone's Children's Book of the Month, I, Cosmo, as well as My Life as a Cat, and Always, Clementine. She has a master's in English from Oxford University and another in publishing from City, University of London, and she currently volunteers at a cat shelter (just don't tell Dany!). She wrote this book in honor of every dog she's ever loved.

Luisa Uribe is an illustrator and designer of children's media. She graduated as a Graphic Designer from the National University of Colombia and has an MA in Art and Design from Loughborough University. In 2018 she was awarded the SOI Dilys Evans Founder's Award for The Vast Wonder of the World. Other recent publications include Your Name is a Song, My Town/Mi Pueblo and My Brother Is Away. She lives in Bogotá, Colombia with her partner and two cats.