Ski Pup

by Don Freeman

A young Saint Bernard, learning to watch over children in a skiing school in the Swiss Alps, becomes a hero.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

60 pages, Hardcover

First published March 15, 1963

About the author

Don Freeman was a painter, printmaker, cartoonist, children's book author, and illustrator. He was born in San Diego, California, attended high school in Missouri, and later moved to New York City where he studied etching with John Sloan.
Frequent subjects included Broadway theatre, politics, and the circus. He was also a jazz musician, and the brother of circus entrepreneur Randy Freeman.

Reviews

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story doesn't matter in this book but the pictures are wonderful

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

One from my childhood. I saved my old copy and now read it to Emma at bedtime.

[Susie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful illustrations!

[Bree · Rating 4 out of 5]

Notes:
rescue story that's not frightening
freeman's art is perfect

[Mumbler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet and cute. Not a classic among Don Freemans or picture books. Gave it a four for the picture near the end, of the children skiing back down to the village at sunset. :)