Longlisted for the inaugural Klaus Flugge prize 2016 Kate Prendergast’s wordless picture book is a touching, beautifully told story of love and loyalty. A boy tears down the stairs and in his rush to leave the house drops his hat. His dog notices, picks up the hat and chases after his boy all the way to the tube station, then makes a solo journey on the underground, jostled by crowds, until he finally catches up and presents the boy with his hat. Illustrated throughout in soft pencil, the red and white stripes of the hat provide a bright focus in each illustration, keeping the spotlight on the dog. There’s no need for words, the action and narrative is completely carried by the pictures, and dog and boy are real characters. ~ Andrea Reece
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Boy is late for his train. Rushing out of the house, he drops his favourite hat. Luckily, Dog is there to pick it up. But will Dog catch Boy in time? Follow the plucky Dog on this wordless adventure through the streets and rush-hour crowds. Charming and humorous, Dog on a Train is a book to delight dog lovers and tired commuters alike.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Dog on a Train and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Dog on a Train features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 3+ readers
Dog on a Train is available in Paperback, Hardback
Dog on a Train was written by Kate Prendergast and published by Old Barn Books
Dog on a Train has 24 pages