Desert Dog

By Tony Johnston

Book Overview

I'm a desert dog, a desert dog. / I work from sun to sun. / I'm a skinny dog, as tough as wire. / I own myself alone. In a voice as old and earthy as desert rock, a gruff, hard-working canine tells... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0871569795
• ISBN13: 9780871569790
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: Sierra Club Books for Children
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.9" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Confidence

The key reason to read this book to your child is because, this story inspires self awareness. It is presented through the eyes of an intelligent, and aware desert dog. This book inspires the idea of identity...and that is why I recommend it.

Desert Fun

Very entertaining and descriptive. A great read, time and time again. I wish my dog was this cool! I will definitely buy this book for my kids.

BEAUTIFUL Book

Desert Dog is an absolutely beautiful book. The words are poetry; the illustrations are rich, complex paintings. It makes a great gift for kids or adults who love the outdoors. Desert Dog is my 8 year old nephew's new favorite book!

Powerful

Dogs are great teachers. They know that life is simple: we should all love and be loved. Calling Robert Weatherford an "illustrator" really cheats both the artist and this beautiful book. Weatherford's paintings are vibrantly compelling. The artwork breathes life into a lovely story and gives "Desert Dogs" an eye-thrilling depth and dimension. Highly recommended for readers of all ages.

Beautiful!

Desert Dog is a great new release from Sierra Club books. Tony Johnston, author of more than 100 children's books, beautifully captures a dog who "sleeps with one eye open"--a best friend and vigilant guard. Robert Weatherford's paintings are intense and luscious--bringing the Indian boy, his dog, and the desert to vivid life.