We Want a Dog - by Lo Cole (Hardcover)

About the Book

Humorous rhyming text takes the reader through twenty-seven unexpected varieties of dogs that one could have as a pet.

Book Synopsis

Think you want a dog? Read this first--and get ready for a surprise at the end.

Lo Cole's acclaimed picture book is a hit with preschoolers, dog lovers, and any family who has kids begging for a dog. Laugh through 27 wild pups--each more lovable (and mischievous) than the last--sure to turn storytime into a howl.

Which pup will you choose? One that begs? One that sheds? One that rips things into shreds? Each page introduces a new canine character to spot, laugh at, and compare to your own pets. With energetic rhymes and bold, minimalist art, We Want a Dog captures the chaos and charm of life with a dog in the most playful way.

Praised by Kirkus Reviews as "a perfect read-aloud with a surprise twist ending," We Want a Dog is a must for any child who dreams of a pet--and every adult who knows what that dream really means.

Review Quotes

"[The] rapid-fire controlled descriptions of minor canine chaos will entice audiences and novice readers alike... Youngsters will adore following along with the sharply characterized dogs and bouncy rhyme." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"A -visual treat with a jaunty, easy-to-read text, this should have wide appeal." -- School Library Journal

"A cute and stylish look at dog ownership." -- Youth Services Book Review

"Lively, rhyming text is perfectly paired with expressive, energetic artwork. The bold digital illustrations, done in a minimal palette of black, white, and red, are full of spontaneity and ingeniousness... Together text and art will garner giggles for this perfect read-aloud with a surprise twist ending!" -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED

About the Author

LO COLE is a British illustrator and author. His imaginative artwork has been featured on posters, album covers, in books, magazines, and newspapers. Currently, he is a weekly contributor to the Guardian and the Economist. Lo lives and works by the banks of the River Severn in Gloucestershire, UK--a great place for fishing for ideas, pondering over rhymes and... taking the dog for a walk.

Other titles by Lo Cole for Sourcebooks include Ten on a Twig and Ten in a Hurry