Awards

• Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Up to Seven) 2012

Overview

One of School Library Journal's Best Picture Books of 2011 One of Horn Book's Best Picture Books of 2011 Ghost dogs and skeletons in a tall tale with a tender heart from the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of My Friend Rabbit. Gus doesn't feel like doing much after his dog Ella dies. He doesn't really even feel like dressing up for Halloween. But when Gus runs into a bunch of rowdy skeletons, it's Ella--his very own Bone dog--who comes to his aid, and together they put those skeletons in their place. A book about friendship, loss, and a delightfully spooky Halloween.

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9781596431508

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Reviews

. ..dog lovers will likely delight in this quiet story of a dog's devotion even beyond the grave. -- BCCB Sometimes scary, often funny and ultimately heartwarming, Rohmann's tale successfully balances a tight text full of tough emotions with clear images of an everlasting friendship. -- Kirkus STARRED Sad, spooky, and comforting by turns, this deceptively simple approach to the loss of a pet quickens and gladdens the heart. -- School Library Journal It's an offbeat mixture of humor and sadness...Some may find the sight of Ella as a skeleton off-putting; others will find comfort in the idea that a dog's loyalty transcends death. -- Publishers Weekly

Author Information

Eric Rohmann won the Caldecott Medal for My Friend Rabbit, a Caldecott Honor for Time Flies, and a Robert F. Silbert Honor for Giant Squid. He is also the author and illustrator of Bone Dog, A Kitten Tale, and The Cinder-Eyed Cats, among other books for children. He has illustrated many other books, including Last Song, based on a poem by James Guthrie, and has created book jackets for a number of novels, including His Dark Materials, by Philip Pullman.

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