No!

by Marta Altés

Written and illustrated by a fresh new talent, this is the story of a likeable, well-meaning and irrepressible dog and the mystery surrounding his name. Simple, short and punchy, this is a picture book children (and adults) will want to read again and again.

Paperback

Published January 1, 2012

About the author

Marta Altés is an award-winning author and illustrator. She studied graphic design in Barcelona and after working there as a graphic designer for almost five years, decided to pursue her interest for illustration that she had since she was a child. Marta moved to the UK to study for an MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art, and graduated in 2011.

Since then she has seen her books translated into over 30 languages, she has taught as a part time lecturer in the MA where she studied, and has done lots of workshops with little artists around the world.

Marta lives in London with her partner, her baby daughter and Little Sam the dog. She always tries to have a positive and funny vision about life and to get a smile from who is looking at her drawings or reading her stories is what she likes the most about illustration.

Reviews

[Juf Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Een boek dat zelfs hondenhaters in hun hart zullen sluiten vertelt op humoristische wijze over een hondje dat buitengewoon gelukkig is bij zijn gezin. Hij is ervan overtuigd dat zijn baasjes hem ontzettend liefhebben, en denkt zelfs dat zijn naam ‘Nee!’ is, omdat ze dat altijd roepen als hij helpt: van het eten proeven en de kranten opruimen tot het opwarmen van bedden en schatten opgraven in de tuin. Toch is er één ding dat hij maar niet begrijpt. Het verhaal is grappig en hartverwarmend en zorgt ervoor dat zowel kinderen als volwassenen vrolijk worden, ongeacht hun gevoelens over honden.