Description
Book SynopsisA dog delights in a summer day spent in the garden with his owner, an avid gardener.
When a dog named Dutch hears the gardener going down the stairs each morning, he anticipates her every move. But most of all, he waits for the beautiful words, “Okay, Dutch. Let’s go outside.”
It’s a bright summer day. Dutch stands back from the dark, dusty toolshed, but the rest of the day is blissful — rolling in the dewy grass, waiting for a scratch behind his ears, napping on the gardener’s boots at midday and playing in the hose.
An amusing story about taking pleasure in the things we love, especially in the company of a good friend, written by Patricia Storms, with gorgeous illustrations by Nathalie Dion.
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7
Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
Trade ReviewAn evocative visual story evoking pleasurable outdoor experiences.
-- Publishers Weekly
This is a lovely celebration of a simple, perfect summer day shared between friends.
* Horn Book *
Storms’ deliciously sweet and subtle text is beautifully matched by Dion’s sumptuous gouache illustrations.
* Globe and Mail *
Try to keep a child away from a garden after being introduced to its delights by Dutch.
* Toronto Star *
[A] simple, gentle text.
* Postmedia *
[A] perfect feel-good picture book for bringing joy to these troubled times.
* CM Review of Materials *
Funny, sweet, and wise.
* Open Book *
[A] soothing narrative.
* Booklist *
[A] sweet tale about best friends.
* Canadian Children's Book News *
The Dog's Gardener is what we should be: mindful of what we're doing and with whom and appreciating every positive moment.
* Can Lit for LittleCanadians Blog *
Luscious, rich depth of color and effective visual design.
* Kirkus Reviews *
