Dear Friends, I am leaving in rather a hurry to see more of the world, so I have no time to say goodbye to you individually. I embrace you all and sniff you with love. I don’t know when I’ll be back. But back I will be. --Dominic It’s time for a change, so Dominic packs a few things and heads out, letting the world take him where it may. When Dominic encounters members of the Doomsday Gang, he easily foils their attempt to rob him. Legend of his victory quickly spreads, and each new friend Dominic meets tells him a story of their own less-fortunate meeting with the villains, and asks for help from the heroic dog. But can one lone dog bring down an entire band of hooligans?
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"This book is the one I used to read every time my school's librarian told me to just pick a book. I love this book. It's easy to read, with a clear and concise point. The characters are wonderful, and the protagonist himself is too good for words. It's really something I cherish and probably will always come back to." — Howie (5 out of 5 stars)
"This book is the one I used to read every time my school's librarian told me to just pick a book. I love this book. It's easy to read, with a clear and concise point. The characters are wonderful, and the protagonist himself is too good for words. It's really something I cherish and probably will always come back to."
" This is a MUST OWN and re-read book. Almost a crash course in wonder, philosophy, and how to roll with the punches, Dominic's adventures are as much for grown-ups as for the child in all of us. Five extra-bright and dazzling stars!! :-) "
" i have already read this book but I am re-reading it. It was pretty good. Obviously good enough for me to re-read it. "
" This is delightful - the dry humor is perfect for my tastes, and my son laughed his way through the whole thing. I love the way everything comes together - a true classic. "
" Lovely. Funny, poignant, sweet. Dominic, "bright, brave, generous dog" -- "Though he had seen so many marvels, his sense of wonder never waned." "
" My first-grade teacher read this to us ... and I still remember the song we sang with it. It was a sad day when we finished it! "
" IT WAS A WONDERFUL READ!!!!!!!!!! "
" I read this with my dad, and enjoyed it tremendously. "
" So here's my current sleep-deprived reading level! This was one of my favorite books as a kid . . it's still great:-) "
" Fantastic book. Moves between simple folk tale story arcs and poetic character development. Dominic lives with the kind of glad abandon that I want my kids to see modeled by more characters. He's Peter Pan if Peter wasn't a selfish jerk. "
" The right mix of silly and sincere. "
" I think William Steig is the first grader version of Bill Peet, great stories about animals having life lessons, coming of age (first grade age) stories, learning about and respecting others, all while having an adventure that most first graders would have. "
" My favorite book as a 4th grader. My mom got it for me when I was sick one day. Great adventure story about a dog who travels to find his way in life. Great story about choices and faith. "
" Not just my favorite children's book, but one of my favorite books period. "
" Charming, tender adventure story of a piccolo-playing dog who sets off to see the world. One of those books that feels lovingly crafted, like "Abel's Island" and Randall Jarrell's "The Animal Family." "
" I read it for a class I'm taking for my MA in Education. Great Children's book, so many lessons to learn from it. Especially those of friendship and the difference between right and wrong. "
" My all time favorite kid's book. "
" I adored this book. A very simple adventure book, but with a lovely slow pace. I will be reading this with the kids again for sure.... "
" Fun book written mainly for children - but lessons for adults as well... "
" This book made me want to be a hobo when I was younger. "
" I read this with the boys for their school book club. I did NOT enjoy it. A bit much for 8 year olds IMHO. "
" As charming and sly and unpretentious and damn near perfect as 'Abel's Island.' I absolutely adore William Steig. This is sure to be a novel I return to again and again. "
" One of my absolute FAVORITES! I think the illustrations had a lot to do with it, but it is a really cute story. "
" This is perhaps the tenth time we've read this. I love every single word. "
" Steig's philosophy of life - "take the road to the left, the road to adventure." And then give it everything you've got: "Oh life! I am yours. Whatever you ask of me, I will give it."A gem. "
William Steig (1907–2003) published his first children’s book, Roland the Minstrel Pig, in 1968 and received the Caldecott Medal for Sylvester and the Magic Pebble in 1970. His works also include The Amazing Bone, a Caldecott Honor Book, as well as Abel’s Island and Doctor De Soto, both Newbery Honor Books. His book Shrek! was released by DreamWorks as a feature film and was immensely popular.
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