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Profile: Dogs of Myth
$19.95 US $29.50 CN Ages 7 up
ON THE FIRST MORNING OF of the world, a man and a dog forged a solid friendship. Ever since; in cultures all around the globe, dogs have been our faithful companions-inseparable, dependable, loyal, and loving.
Gerald and Hausman retell thirteen tales that capture the spirit of our beloved friend, the many – faceted dog. Here are trickster dogs, like the well-meaning but forgetful husky who accidentally brought Death to the world. Here are guardian dogs, like the wolfhound who was willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect his master’s baby. Here are super dogs, like the poodle who could speak four languages, catch bullets with his teeth, and change shape. Here, too, is the story of that first man and dog and the promises they made – and many more.
The Hausmans beautifully evoke the varied cultures that nourished each tale – from that of the Nyanga people of Africa to that of the Ainu of Japan and the Siberian Eskimos of Unisak – and their rich storytelling style makes each an irresistible read-aloud. Barry Moser’s brilliant watercolors gracefully pay homage to thirteen different breeds. So, dip into these pages and enjoy finding your own best friend – in the mythic proportions every dog deserves.
GERALD & LORETTA HAUSMAN have been researching and writing about dog mythology for over thirty years. Gerald is the acclaimed author of many books for children and adults, including Doctor Moledinky’s Castle, which was selected for School Library Journal’s list of “Sleepers – 100 books too good to miss.” The Hausmans also collaborated on The Mythology of Dogs: Canine Legend and Lore through the Ages. They’ve owned twenty different breeds of dogs over the years, and now share their home in Bokeelia, Florida, with a dachshund, Beeper; an Akita, Mocha; a Great Dane, Zeb; two cats; and a blue-fronted Amazon parrot.
American Book Award-winning artist Barry Moser has illustrated more than 160 books for children and adults, including such story collections as the Newbery Honor-winning In the Beginning and, recently, A Ring of Tricksters, both by Virginia Hamilton. His numerous honors include citations from the American Library Association, the AIGA, and Bookbuilders West. He and his granddaughter, Isabelle Harper, have collaborated on several books about their family pets, including My Dog Rosie and Our New Puppy. He lives in North Hatfield, Massachusetts, with a Rottweiler, Trooper; and English Mastiff, Truman; four cats and three parrots.
Jacket illustration copyright© 1999 by Barry Moser Jacket deisgn by Anahid Hamparian Printed in Hong King
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