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Ignored by prospective human owners who walk past her cage at the pound, a shy dog with an unusual name becomes a hero during a lightning storm.
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
32 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2000
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About the author
Colin Thompson
121 books122 followersSince he started writing and illustrating children's books in 1990, Colin Thompson has had more than 50 books published. He has received several awards, including an Aurealis Award for the novel HOW TO LIVE FOREVER and the CBC Picture Book of the Year in 2006 for THE SHORT AND INCREDIBLY HAPPY LIFE OF RILEY. He has been shortlisted for many other awards, including the Astrid Lindgren Award - the most prestigious children's literature prize in the world.
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Colin lives in Bellingen, Australia. His books with Random House Australia include HOW TO LIVE FOREVER, numerous picture books, THE FLOODS series, THE DRAGONS series, THE BIG LITTLE BOOK OF HAPPY SADNESS picture book, which has been shortlisted for the 2009 Children’s Book Council Award for Best Picture Book, and FREE TO A GOOD HOME.
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Colin lives in Bellingen, Australia. His books with Random House Australia include HOW TO LIVE FOREVER, numerous picture books, THE FLOODS series, THE DRAGONS series, THE BIG LITTLE BOOK OF HAPPY SADNESS picture book, which has been shortlisted for the 2009 Children’s Book Council Award for Best Picture Book, and FREE TO A GOOD HOME.
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March 20, 2012
Bad text not easy to read. Grade 3.
December 3, 2018
"Unknown" is a shy, shaggy little dog who is constantly overlooked at the animal shelter, in favor of more outgoing canines. Then one day, fire breaks out at the animal shelter and little Unknown realizes it's up to her to save the day.
I enjoyed the unique watercolor illustrations and many expressions on the dog's faces. There is a good deal of wit in the text as well, which adds a dose of humor to content that could be a bit sad or scary. It's also nice to see an animal shelter instead of a pet store in a story such as this. I wasn't a fan of the second storyline involving a huge, aggressive dog who suddenly turns soft and cuddly overnight and is adopted into a home full of children and other pets. As much as we may wish this would be the case, research and tragic experience tell us that this typically doesn't happen.
I enjoyed the unique watercolor illustrations and many expressions on the dog's faces. There is a good deal of wit in the text as well, which adds a dose of humor to content that could be a bit sad or scary. It's also nice to see an animal shelter instead of a pet store in a story such as this. I wasn't a fan of the second storyline involving a huge, aggressive dog who suddenly turns soft and cuddly overnight and is adopted into a home full of children and other pets. As much as we may wish this would be the case, research and tragic experience tell us that this typically doesn't happen.
December 6, 2017
Picture Book
I thought this book was cute, but a little disjointed. I might use this book in my classroom for a social story and to teach that we are all lovable.
I thought this book was cute, but a little disjointed. I might use this book in my classroom for a social story and to teach that we are all lovable.
June 13, 2012
Nice watercolor pictures, A sweet story about heroism, shyness, aggressiveness, and animal shelters.
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