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Dalmartian Lucy Ruth Cummins

Dalmartian By Lucy Ruth Cummins

Dalmartian by Lucy Ruth Cummins


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From the best-selling creator of STUMPKIN and OUR POOL comes an intergalactic tale of boy meets dog (kinda).

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Dalmartian: A Mars Rover's Story by Lucy Ruth Cummins

From the bestselling creator of Stumpkin and Vampenguin comes a whimsical picture book about the unexpected friendship that blooms between a boy and a dog of intergalactic origins.

A visitor from outer space comes to Stephens yard one night. It may look like a Dalmatian, but it certainly doesnt act like one. At first, Stephen and the visitor get off on the wrong paw. They quibble over kibble, debate sleeping arrangements, and must abandon earth dogs approach to bathroom breaks altogether to keep the peace. Is a shared love of bacon a strong enough foundation for this ordinary earth boy and extraordinary out-of-this-world canine to learn to live in harmony?

Dalmartian Reviews

One night, a UFO lands in an ordinary backyard, and three green-spotted, dog-like aliensDalmartiansclimb out and begin collecting, bagging, and tagging specimens. When a boy named Stephen spots them, two of the Dalmartians flee, leaving one behind. Stephen is a gracious host and invites the alien into his house, but, despite similar looks to its terrestrial kin, this dog refuses to eat regular kibble or wear a leash. Compromise leads them on a two-legged walk to the park, where the alien dog is horrified by the prodding noses and shameless potty behaviors of the Earth pups. The alien canine nonetheless bonds with Stephen, and by the time otherworldly rescue comes, Stephen has made room for the peculiarities that come paw-in-paw with an alien dog. The art is as charming and quirky as the premisethe characters are drawn in minimalist charcoal strokes with much of their emotion conveyed through body language, and the aliens neon-green coloring pops on every page to remind viewers of its out-of-this-world origin. Details in the background, like a cat looking on horrified at a dog walking on two legs or the alien running water in the bathroom for extra privacy, add to the silliness. The emphasis on compromise between Stephen and his guest effectively applies to both friendship and pet ownership, with Stephens expectations for how a dog should act constantly adapting to the Dalmartians needs and vice versa. Give this picture book to imaginative kiddos who might wonder what fantastical shenanigans their adopted pets were up to before settling down with their families. NB -- BCCB * 5/1/24 *
"Spontaneous-feeling ink and charcoal line drawings, digitally finished, give the spreads plenty of terrestrial humor as the pages suggest that the satisfaction of human companionship offers life as a dog on Earth ample rewards." -- -Publishers Weekly * 2/12/2024 *
"A loving look at a friendship that spans the stars above." -- -Kirkus Reviews * 03/01/2024 *

About Lucy Ruth Cummins

Lucy Ruth Cumminsis an author, illustrator, and artdirector of childrens books. She washappily paired with Jean Reidy forbothTruman, which was named aNew York TimesBest Childrens Bookof 2019, andSylvie. She is also theauthor-illustrator ofStumpkin,Vampenguin,Dalmartian: A Mars Rovers Story,Our Pool, andA Hungry Lion,orA Dwindling Assortment of Animals. Lucy has swum in creeks, streams,gorges, rivers, swimming holes,pools (above- and in-ground), lakes(both Great and Finger), decorativefountains, and oceans. Her veryfavorite place to swim, however, is ather community pool in Brooklyn withher sons and her neighbors.

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CIN1665911956VG
9781665911955
1665911956
Dalmartian: A Mars Rover's Story by Lucy Ruth Cummins
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Simon & Schuster
2024-05-09
48
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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