It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a... dog?
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Mr. Raisin is a bit of a grump He lives all alone in a little house, and he likes it that way just fine. One day, a mysterious basket appears on Mr. Raisin's doorstep. When he opens it up, it seems there's nothing inside... until he notices a floating dog bobbing along his ceiling. What follows is a heartwarming, hilarious tale about embracing the unexpected - and finding friendship that takes you to new heights.
Originally published in 2018 by Henry Holt.
Click Page 34 for the story behind the story!
STARRED REVIEW in the School Library Journal! "With just the right mixture of humor and pathos, Himmelman delivers a visually delightful tale that will beguile young audiences. Pair this with A.N. Kang’s Papillon for a storytime filled with adorable floating animals sure to please."
Publishers Weekly says,"[An] irresistible tale of a floating dog who wins over a reluctant caregiver. . . . Himmelman’s bold cartoons should draw plenty of laughs as he tracks the evolution of this unconventional human-pet relationship."
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