Perfect Picture Book Friday
Hot Dog (Alfred A. Knopf, 2022) by Doug Salati is such a delight. Simple words evoke the feeling of summer in a city, which are emphasized by the hectic illustrations.
A small dachshund is dragging behind his owner in the hot city. It’s so hot, he “can’t sit or sniff or wait.” In the middle of a crosswalk, he finally rebels against his owner pulling on his leash. What will happen next? Will they escape the heat?
This day in the life of a little dog is so fun and relatable. We’ve all had too much and needed to escape.
This adorable book received a Caldecott medal and an Ezra Jack Keats award.
Read about the author/illustrator here and check out some of his illustrations here. See Doug’s books here.
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Hot Diggity-Dog! Doug Salati and I used to share an agent (also named Doug)– It’s a delight to see his work.
Hot Diggity-Dog! Doug Salati and I used to share an agent (also named Doug)– It’s a delight to see his work reviewed here.