Nose to Nose by Thyra Heder

Nose to Nose by Thyra Heder

An insightful and funny picture book about trying to make new friends as the new dog in town and the courage it takes to face a problem “nose to nose," from the critically acclaimed author-illustrator of How Do You Dance?

A Boston Globe Horn Book Award Finalist

Multiple starred reviews! "A lovely read full of heart and lessons about friendship, delivered with playful comedy." (Booklist starred review)

Toby is the new dog on the block, and he can’t wait to meet his neighbors. But his attempts to make friends go largely un-sniffed by his busy neighborhood, and Toby finds being new isn’t so easy. At least he finds a nice, smelly ball at the park. There’s just one problem: The ball actually belongs to another pup, Pancake, who desperately wants it back.

Toby tries his best to explain his mistake, but when his messages get misunderstood, the neighborhood rumors fly: Toby is a bad dog! Beware! Toby doesn’t know if he’ll ever make a friend, but hopefully by being brave and taking a chance, he can make things right.

This pooch-filled story by critically acclaimed author Thyra Heder playfully unveils the currents of communication happening all around us and champions the courage it takes to confront a problem “nose to nose.”

***STARRED REVIEW***
"Heder cleverly (and humorously) shows the hidden world of dog communication in a story that highlights the difficulties and rewards of seeking new friends..This dog's-nose view of socializing would go well on any animal lover's shelf, and it may also resonate with children experiencing life as "the new kid." * Shelf Awareness *
"[W]itty canine romp...Heder’s charming canine portraits, especially of doggy actions, make this emotive new-arrival story a pup lover’s treat." * Publishers Weekly *
"Dog lovers will delight in the canine rushes of various Fidos cavorting energetically...and yelp with pleasure at Toby’s distinctly doggy solution to his dilemma...young readers who’ve found themselves in a situation like Toby’s will take comfort in the cathartic close. The messages that the dogs convey in urine are hilariously apt...A real tail wagger." * Kirkus Reviews *

Thyra Heder is an award-winning author, illustrator, filmmaker, and animator whose picture books are celebrated for their emotional depth, humor, and distinctive visual storytelling. Her acclaimed works include How Do You Dance?, a Boston Globe–Horn Book Award finalist, as well as The Bear Report, Fraidyzoo, and Alfie. In Nose to Nose, Heder combines expressive artwork, canine comedy, and heartfelt insight to tell a story about friendship, communication, empathy, and the courage it takes to face challenges head-on.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781419757518
ISBN 10	1419757512
Title	Nose to Nose
Author	Thyra Heder
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Abrams
Year published	2024-10-24
Number of pages	48
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.