Theodor and Mr. Balbini

by Petra Mathers

Soon after the kindly Mr. Balbini discovers that his dog Theodor can talk, he finds himself bullied by the demanding canine and yearns for a more traditional pet. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060241225
• ISBN13: 9780060241223
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

funny and wise

I can't find my hardcover copy right now, so I hope this gets a reprint...but this is a hilarious book with the serious theme: people (and dogs) change and what was good or at least comfortable for them at some point doesn't always last. Theodor, Mr Balbini's old dog, suddenly is able to talk and he starts to pepper Mr Balbini with demands. Mr Balbini realizes that he misses Theodor, the Theodor who was before. Happily for all involved, a new dog comes into MrBalbini's life, and a new owner for Theodor and everyone ends up happy in the swap. A happy ending for the kids, and truth, but necessarily the sad truth, for adults. The art is lovely and funny at the same time, too.