IF YOU COULD ASK YOUR DOG ONE QUESTION...
What question would you ask if your dog could answer you?
This multi-award-winning poetic story about a young girl's struggle to pick the perfect question will warm the hearts of children and their adult readers alike. From "Why do you steal my fuzzy socks?" to "Do I make you happy?" her questions highlight quirky dog behaviors while exposing the profound love that she feels for her pet. With a delightful rhythm and charmingly sweet scenes hand-painted by Nataliia Pavliuk, If You Could Ask Your Dog One Question by K.M. Messina will resonate with all who have opened their hearts to a furry friend.
"A sweet, uncomplicated ode to the love between a dog and their human . . . leads readers to a final, moving question . . ." BLUE INK REVIEWS
Adorable illustrations by Nataliia Pavliuk.
Awards
The 2021 Best Independent Book Awards Winner (BIBA)
A 2021 Moonbeam Book Award Gold Winner for Best Picture Book for all ages
An Eric Hoffer Award Finalist
A 2024 Mom's Choice Award Gold recipient
They're talking about it...
BLUE INK REVIEWS
"A sweet, uncomplicated ode to the love between a dog and their human . . . leads readers to a final, moving question . . ."
CLARION
"An adorable picture book about the reciprocal love between a dog and her human."
booklife by PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY
"Endearing. Young readers and families . . . will likely feel an even stronger connection to their pets after the journey."
KIRKUS
"Dog lovers will enjoy this imaginative exploration of a canine's perspective."
CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW
"Beautifully captures the joys (including both the funny and frustrating moments) of being a pet owner. Recommended."
AMAZON REVIEW - LIZA (MY CLASS LOVED IT)
Super sweet, lovely illustrations. Read this to my kindergarten class and they had a ball coming up with more questions they would ask their dog, and other pets. I also think this really helps children think of animals as family members that can't necessarily understand them, but are still deserving of care and attention. Super cute, would love to see more from the author.
