Dog Author:Robert Blake From Ireland comes an unforgettable tale of friendship. "Lush oil paintings depicting the Irish countryside highlight this story of a stray dog and the crusty old man who learns to love him. [In] a lilting Irish dialectPeter's words reveal his gruff exterior while the expressive paintings betray his true, soft heart." Booklist "A... more » simply written book with understated power and depth of emotion that will leave readers with a warm, lasting impression." School Library Journal« less