Dogs Don't Do Ballet

"Yes, that’s exactly why I love it, too. The comic timing of the drawing is perfection. It’s illustrated from the viewpoint of the small dog and girl, which is a brilliant way of making the story more personal to those two (and people of their height!) It’s also a brilliant technical exercise in writing and drawing picture books. The language and the way it’s written is great. It has every opportunity to become silly—really over the top—but somehow keeps a lid on it. For this reason, it’s a bit of a yard-stick for me when working on my own books. Plus, my little one loves it. It’s a rare example of a book that works for both kids and grown-ups."