Miamor

by Babette Cole, Celia Filipetto Isicato

Con el nacimiento del bebé, el perro Miamor está preocupado porque piensa que sus amos ya no le quieren, así que se marcha de casa en busca de una nueva vida… pero nadie puede huir del amor.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Dogs, Animals, Love

33 pages, Hardcover

First published January 3, 2001

About the author

Babette Cole was a British children's author and illustrator. Born on the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands in 1949, she attended the Canterbury College of Art (now the University for the Creative Arts) and received first-class BA Honors. She worked on such children's programmes as Bagpuss (working with Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin) and Jackanory for BBC television.

As a children's writer, Cole created more than 150 picture books. Her best-seller Doctor Dog has been adapted as a successful children's cartoon series. Much of her work is earthy comedy, having titles like The Smelly Book, The Hairy Book, The Slimy Book and The Silly Book.

She spent her time writing, visiting schools and traveling. After a short illness she died on 15 January 2017, aged 66.

Reviews

[Ian McHugh · Rating 4 out of 5]

A gentle tale of a dog left alone due to the arrival of a baby. Good for young readers to have a little 'mild terror' when Truelove is lost in the city. All ends well and he/she gets lots of friends.

[Smith Cole · Rating 4 out of 5]

A story about what love means, but it made my mom sad because she worries that my dog Phryne doesn't get as much attention as she used to.

[wildct2003 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just ok. Not her best

[Freddie D · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet tale about a doggo learning to deal with his owners' diverted attention when they bring home a new baby.

[Conny · Rating 1 out of 5]

Nederlandse titel : Honnie

[raccoon reader · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't like this book really. But I'd have to admit it was "okay" if for no other reason than the stupid parents (who I neither liked, nor liked how they were drawn) did at least take in a bunch more dogs (that hopefully they'll have time for?) at the end which was cool. Maybe it's because I'm a "dog person" who has no children, but I felt sorry for the dog and didn't particularly care for the story. What is this teaching children? Maybe it's just a "for fun" picture book, but still, I didn't like its message of "once the baby is born, the dog will try to get love and get ignored and run away and then they just magically find their dog later and everything is okay." Uh no. If your gets loose and picked up- unless he has tags dangling with your number- your dogs chances of being euthanized are very high even if he's chipped. I have friends who work in dog rescue, animal control, and animal shelters and I know the reality and the statistics. Egh.. I wouldn't read this to a child.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so excited that L chose this book from her school library when she went with her class this week. The author/illustrator, Babette Cole, wrote another book that we own and love called, "The Trouble With Mom." The trouble with Mom is she's a witch, literally, but the words don't say that outright...instead you get to surmise that from the things she does and the amazing pictures. And Truelove is just the same. Very simple words, but excellent pictures. A was so funny and really mad at the parents for neglecting the dog in favor of their newborn baby! Anyway, the words in this book aren't quite as awesome as the words in The Trouble With Mom, but the pictures are just as good, and so 5 stars. Can't wait to check out more Babette Cole books now that I know she's written more than one!

[Samara Gray · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a lovely book! The book is about a sog called Truelove who feels ignored when his owners have a baby. It would be good to use during circle time with KS1 during PSHE. It allows children to discuss what love is, to think about what loves means to them and who they love. The book also touches on how true love links to forgiveness. This would be a good way to link two lessons together.

[Barbara Brien · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think that this book means that just because a new love comes into your life, you don't have to lose the old loves. However, sometimes it takes something harsh to point out that you are neglecting your old love.

[Haaley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was cute. The illustrations were cute. The dogs name is Truelove which is cute also. The story is simple but the pictures also show an adventure happening that makes you chuckle. I would recommend this book.

[Alice Chandler · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favourite books to read as a child would therefore recommend to anyone with young children and early readers. Teaches children lessons such as love and sharing, abstract concepts that are likely to be memorable.

[jenna Hudrlik · Rating 2 out of 5]

the drawings in this book kind of grossed me out

[Ruth Govaerts · Rating 4 out of 5]

leuke flushy hond

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 and a half

[Amanda Andrews · Rating 3 out of 5]

A dog named Tuelove begins to get jealous when his owners have a baby. The author uses repeating lines about "love" to tell the story.

[Michelle Nash · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story was ok. The illustrations are interesting at best. The dog half the time looks like a fat rat.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet little story about a dog adjusting to life with a new baby in the family.

[Sarah Threlkeld · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a bit odd, but endearing, especially if you are a dog lover. It's told from the POV of a dog whose owners have had a baby and how that event changes the way the dog is treated.

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

When the new baby is born, will the family still pay attention to Truelove?

[Molly Cluff (Library!)]

That was . . . weird.