Ball (lap Board Book)

Ball (lap Board Book)Author(s): Mary SullivanA 2014 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor BookA dog with a ball is one of the most relentlessly hopeful creatures on Earth. After his best little-girl pal leaves for school, this dog hits up yoga mom, baby, and even the angry cat for a quick throw. No luck. Forced to go solo, the dog begins a hilarious one-sided game of fetch until naptime’s wild, ball-centric dream sequence. The pictures speak a thousand words in this comic book-style ode to canine monomania. Ball? Ball. This lap board book edition is ideal for sharing.Review(s):"Illustrator Sullivan makes a hilarious debut as an author by touring the brain of a ball-obsessed dog. . . . It's a paean to the neurotic single-mindedness of dogs, and a brilliant study of boredom."—Publishers Weekly, starred review"A humorous portrait of a dog with a one-track mind. . . . A fine choice for independent readers and dog lovers everywhere."—School Library Journal"Deceptively simple little winner for dog love