Author:Lavinia Derwent
Bobby, a lively little Skye Terrier, adores his master Auld Jock and when the old man dies, Bobby refuses to leave his grave in Greyfriars Churchyard in Edinburgh. By day, he plays with local orphans and eats at a nearby tavern, but every night for fourteen years Bobby returns faithfully to sleep by his master's grave.
Based on a true story.
Jon Katz understands dogs as few others do, intuitively and unburdened by sentimentality. His keen insights cut to the heart of the human-pet relationship - its immense joys and painful sorrows. With wisdom and grace, he unlocks the canine soul and the complicated wonders that lie within and offers powerful inights to anyone who has ever struggled with, and loved, a troubled animal
—— John Grogan, author of MARLEY AND MEWhat distinguishes Katz's witty canine account from most others is his absention from sentimentality ... The adventures described in A Dog Year are the stuff of great fiction ... Part cautionary tale, part love story, A Dog Year reminds us that adopting a pet is a massive responsibility but one that rewards the owner with a rich, more meaningful life
—— Los Angeles TimesMoving, funny ... a loveable mutt of a book
—— Chicago TimesThe book is very enjoyable and makes you laugh at some points
—— South Wales ArgusThe true story of a very lively abandoned Border Collie and the ups and downs of his eventful first year with a new family.
—— Primary TimesA delightful tale from the celebrated author
—— Nursery EducationTummy-wobbling humour
—— Mary Arrigan , Irish ExaminerThis is a wonderful re-telling by Anthony Browne of the Goldilocks fairy tale, which Browne gives a modern setting and a contemporary twist . . . The story is beautifully presented with the Bear family's world drawn in bright colours while 'Goldilocks' inhabits a bleak inner city landscape. The ending turns our usual convictions on their head, however, as we are shown it is the grey city world that has the warmth of a real home
—— Reading ZoneThe merging of the fairytale/streetscape ending is a masterstroke
—— Irish examinerA thought provoking new take on the traditional story of Goldilocks . . . Anthony Browne leaves readers lots to think about
—— Julia Eccleshare , Lovereading4Kids.co.ukMe and You is a wonderful example of the power of illustrations and how hey can play as important a role as words
—— Nursery EducationAnthony Browne offers a new perspective on an old tale
—— Jane Doonan , School Library Association