Shoe Dog

"What happens when you’re a freshly adopted dog, desperate for a permanent home full of belly rubs and nose kisses but afflicted with a tragic, irresistible need to chew not boring old bones or squeaky old toys … but shoes? An age-old battle between ego and superego is what — and one to which many wee beasties (and exasperated parents) might relate. Megan McDonald’s language is infectious — you’ll be personifying your pets with her quotes in no time — and Katherine Tillotson’s chaotic, vibrant scribbles are full of subtle nuance. Just watch how Shoe Dog’s lines change when he becomes well-behaved. (For ages 4 to 8)"