The Smell of Wet Dog

Description

The Smell of Wet Dog
by Barney Saltzberg

ISBN: 9780823456390
Hardcover, new
Publication Date 9/10/2024

Brief Description:
Equal parts heart-melting and stinky, The Smell of Wet Dog is a must-have
illustrated poetry book for every young canine fan. The smell of wet dog is
not a good smell. When a dog is wet it’s easy to tell. Imagine moose and
skunk perfume. An odiferous stench, a paint-peeling plume. Beloved author
and illustrator Barney Saltzberg offers up twenty-seven poems on the
evergreen topic of human’s best friend. Many have all the humor of a Shel
Silverstein classic. Others are unexpectedly poignant, about separation
anxiety or older dogs growing less spry. All are accompanied by Saltzberg’s
lively and loveable artwork. Whether you are a dog lover, love a dog lover,
or are simply dog-curious, The Smell of Wet Dog is for someone in your
life. One thing’s for sure: You’ll leave this book inspired to write an ode
to a furry friend of your own! A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard
Selection

Target Age Group: Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3