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I'd Like to Be the Window for a Wise Old Dog

By: Philip C. Stead
Narrated by: Helen Lloyd
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A comforting and timely new book that feels like an instant classic, written by Philip Stead, author of the Caldecott Medal-winning A Sick Day for Amos McGee and the New York Times bestselling The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine.

The limitless possibilities of the world outside our windows - and the warmth and comfort of home - are explored in this thoughtful meditation on the imagination, as seen from the point of view of a wise old dog.

Any child who has ever felt uncertainty about the world outside will be soothed and enchanted by the open-ended, seemingly-unanswerable, and utterly whimsical questions this book poses: "Will I ever be the dawdle of a penguin? Will I ever be the waddle of a snail? Will I ever be the tumble of a honeybee? Will I ever be the bumble of a whale?"

Children will love asking their own imaginative questions, and thinking about their own view of the world outside their window. It's a perfect story for families to share together from the warmth and comfort of home.

©2022 Philip C. Stead (P)2022 Listening Library
Animals Fiction Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Dogs
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Critic reviews

★ "This is a text that begs to be read aloud, one-on-one or to a group. Prepare for serious toe-tapping."—Booklist, starred review

"Whimsical."—Publishers Weekly

"Philip Stead’s book pairs a poetic text with softly colored illustrations of thoughtful animals, showcasing the sensitivity of both his writing and his art."—The Virginian-Pilot

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