This Is A Dog Book!

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In a rib-tickling display of duplicity and diversion, a bunny tries to show he has what it takes to be included in this dog book. How did the bunny get on the cover? I don' t know. There ARE bunny books, you know. I' m not a bunny. I' m a dog. To get into this dog book, a bunny attempts to prove to some skeptical dogs that he' s one of them. Does he like to run and catch a ball? Of course. Can he use his puppy-dog eyes to get himself out of trouble? Absolutely. Does he smell dog doo-doos? Umm. . . can he get back to that one later? As the bunny answers a succession of questions that run the gamut of a dog' s essential qualities, he does his best to demonstrate his dog credentials. Of course, in the end, a bunny is a bunny, not a dog. The real question is, does it have to matter? Written entirely in dialogue, this playful picture book story highlights Judith Henderson' s signature mix of dry and silly humor. On the surface, this is a giggle-inducing crowd-pleaser. But in ultimately deciding that it' s what' s on the inside that really counts, the deeper character education messages of kindness and inclusiveness give the book lots of heart. Julien Chung' s simple yet high-energy drawings of mostly thick black lines with splashes of red are a perfect complement to the snappy text and manage to convey a world of emotion. There are excellent lessons here on identity, community and belonging. This story would be great fun for children to act out. AGES: 7 to 7 AUTHOR: Judith Henderson is an Emmy Award-winning children' s TV composer and producer. She is the author of the Big Words Small Stories series. Judith lives in Montreal, Quebec. Julien Chung is an award-winning designer and illustrator. He has created licensed characters for brands worldwide and works as a designer for La Presse in Montreal, Quebec. SELLING POINTS: Fun presentation, written entirely in dialogue. Considers ideas of identity, community and belonging. Powerful message of inclusiveness and kindness.