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Dog

By Shaun Tan
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In Dog by Shaun Tan, readers encounter a reflective story about a girl and a dog embarking on a simple, yet profound walk through their neighbourhood. With rich illustrations and minimal text, the book explores themes of companionship, discovery, and the small, meaningful moments shared between humans and animals. It's a gentle tale that invites contemplation and connection.
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You might enjoy this heartwarming tale if you appreciate beautifully illustrated stories exploring themes of companionship and the simple joys of life. Its tender narrative resonates with both children and adults, celebrating the special bond between humans and their furry friends.

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Dog

A beautifully poetic and gorgeously illustrated reflection on the relationship between dogs and humans. Dog is a stand-alone picture book of one of the most-loved stories from the bestselling and internationally acclaimed Tales from the Inner City by Shaun Tan, winner of the 2020 Kate Greenaway medal.

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Once we were strangers,
legs bent the wrong way,
rough voices falling to the wind ...
But in our hearts we wanted more than this. In our hearts, we knew there was more.

A tour de force. - The New York Times

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760526139

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 322g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Shaun Tan

About the Author

Shaun Tan grew up in Perth and works as an artist, writer and film-maker in Melbourne. He is best known for illustrated books that deal with social and historical subjects through dream-like imagery, widely translated throughout the world and enjoyed by readers of all ages. Shaun has also worked as a theatre designer, a film concept artist and won an Academy Award for the short animated film The Lost Thing. In 2011 he received the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in Sweden, in recognition of his services to literature for young people.

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