Only My Dog Knows I Pick My Nose by Lauren Tarshis

Release: October 19, 2021
Format: Hardcover, eBook
Publisher: Orchard Books
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org, iBooks

A hilarious and tender picture book perfect for fans of No, David that insightfully explores the inner world of a child. The picture book debut from the New York Times bestselling author of I Survived, Lauren Tarshis!

To the outside world, it might look like you do everything right: eat your broccoli, share your toys, and behave in the bath. But what about the moments when no one is looking, and your messier, mushier, scared-ier self is revealed? The only one who knows is… the loyal dog friend who sees it all and still loves you just the way you are.

This celebration of friendship, loyalty, and unconditional love with man’s — and child’s — best friend is sure to delight and entertain readers of all ages. Laugh along with recognition and delight in this ode to being true to yourself. With tender, humorous text from New York Timesbestselling author Lauren Tarshis, and joyful, expressive watercolors from artist Lisa Mezoff, this sweet book presents a validating message of confidence, empowerment, and unconditional love.

About the Author:

Lauren Tarshis’s New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters and times of turmoil. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the battle of D-Day, the American Revolution, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and other world events.

She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis.com..

Only My Dog Knows I Pick My Nose Review:

What an adorable picture book “Only My Dog Knows I Pick My Nose” was. It is a beautiful book that shows the relationship between a boy and his dog.

Firstly, I must say I enjoy how the team came up with the title. It sounds pretty gross, but something that would appeal to small children and find it funny. However, even though the title would make you think that it is a book about nose picking and boogers, it isn’t. It’s just one page in the entire story. Instead, the creators came up with a beautiful tale about how the main character and his dog share a strong bond. We all yearn to have that one person that we can be ourselves without behaving so that people expect us to adhere. In this book, the boy has that with his dog. He can be his true self with the dog because the dog will always support and protect him no matter what.

Moreover, the illustrations by Lisa Bronson Mezoff are adorable. It’s simple illustrations, but it conveys the message beautifully. The illustrator focuses mainly on blues and greens, and I adored the artist’s expressions on the characters. Some of my favorite pictures were where the boy sings holding the toothbrush or when he goes on imaginary adventures with his companion. The book beautifully conveys the message that you can always be yourself when you are in the company of loved ones.

Overall, “Only My Dog Knows I Pick My Nose” is a nicely executed picture book that will surely appeal to the target readers.

Giveaway:

3 winners will receive a finished copy of Only My Dog Knows I Pick My Nose , US Only.

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