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.
2nd Edition
Originally published in 2018 by Henry Holt.
Hardcover available at these 3 venues:
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."
Society of Children's Book Authors & Illustrators GOLDEN KITE HONOR BOOK
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