Review - Lost and Found: Three Dog Stories

Lost and Found: Three Dog Stories
by Jim LaMarche
Date: 2009
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Reading level: C
Book type: picture book
Pages: 48
Format: hardcover
Source: library

Anna looked all around her. The sky was getting dark. "I think we should go home now, Molly." But which way was home?

In three heartwarming stories, celebrated illustrator Jim LaMarche lovingly depicts tales of being lost, being found, finding home, and, most important, the dogs who help us find our way. One lost dog is rescued, another pup leads a frightened child home, and a fractured family finds a fresh start through the love of a dog. Featuring exquisite artwork, this joyful, touching collection will be cherished by anyone who has ever loved a dog.

(synopsis from Goodreads)

This book is worth looking at for the pictures alone. The stories... well, I didn't enjoy them as much as I thought I might. The last one, in particular, is a bit weak and kind of convenient/unrealistic.

But Jim LaMarche's pictures are so lovely to look at. The stories of the three dogs--Molly, Ginger, and Yuki--are lovingly illustrated. It's easy to see that LaMarche is a dog person.

This would be a great book for dog lovers of all ages.

Premise: 3/5
Meter: n/a
Writing: 4/5
Illustrations: 4/5
Originality: 3/5

Enjoyment: 4/5

Overall: 3.67 out of 5