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Summary: Couldn't put it down
Review: Although I may not ever read this to an itty-bitty child, I sure would put it in the hands of anyone--young or old--who doesn't believe that things really can work out. This story is perfectly told in read-aloud language, with a beginning, middle, and a wonderful end. I am buying it for everyone I know who loves, or has loved, a dog; or who needs to believe that stuff happens for a reason. I also think that if you love this book, you should own A Girl Name Zippy. Truly.
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Summary: Couldn't put it down
Review: I work in a library and was looking at this book to catalog it. Usually I just look at a few pages of children's books, but I had to read this one from cover to cover. It really is exceptional, and my eyes were tearing up by the end. (Happy tears!) This would be great for any child (or adult) who loves dogs, has been concerned about a stray dog, or who is going through a lonely period.
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Summary: It made me want a dog
Review: Orville is one of the best children's books I've dicovered in a long while. It has the wit and soft spoken charm that speaks to children as well as adults. The storyline is no sachharine tale --- instead it uses reality and real characters to illustrate the finer points of love and synchronicity and the need to not judge by appearance. Parents who want their children to grow up with wise and age-appropriate books will want to get Orville. I've also purchased extra copies for my nieces and nephews. A lovely, strong and moralistic tale. The artwork was fresh and evocative as well. Other titles I recommend are Crictor by Tomi Ungerer and also Moon Man by Tomi Ungerer. The McDuff series is also very fine and lovely (that made me want a dog also) Enjoy!
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Summary: A perfect book
Review: This book is such a gift -- to animal lovers, to children, to their parents, to book lovers. It tells a moving tale in exquisite prose, and the illustrations are perfect for the story -- they're beautiful and evocative without being overpowering. I can't recommend this book more highly, for both adults and children. For cat lovers (and others), Margaret Wild's "The Very Best of Friends" (illustrated by the wonderful Julie Vivas) is another powerful heartbreaker about human-human love and human-animal love.
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Summary: A perfect book
Review: This book is such a gift -- to animal lovers, to children, to their parents, to book lovers. It tells a moving tale in exquisite prose, and the illustrations are perfect for the story -- they're beautiful and evocative without being overpowering. I can't recommend this book more highly, for both adults and children. For cat lovers (and others), Margaret Wild's "The Very Best of Friends" (illustrated by the wonderful Julie Vivas) is another powerful heartbreaker about human-human love and human-animal love.
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