{"product_id":"every-dog-in-the-neighborhood-isbn-9780823444274","title":"Every Dog in the Neighborhood","description":"\u003cb\u003eHow many dogs live in the neighborhood? Louis decides to find out—by meeting every single one.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLouis \u003ci\u003ereally\u003c\/i\u003e wants a dog, but his Grandma insists, “There are enough dogs in the neighborhood already.”  While Louis disagrees, he realizes he needs more information to support his argument: so he sets out to figure out how many dogs live in the neighborhood. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile Grandma sets out on errands of her own, Louis starts knocking on doors.  He meets big dogs and little dogs, dogs with jobs, dogs who eat socks, and dogs who are much missed. (He also meets cats, and birds, and one very big python, but those don’t count!) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy the time he gets home Louis is ready to tell Grandma just how many dogs are in the neighborhood. . . .  But Grandma thinks he just might have missed one.  A particularly loveable dog.  A dog who needs a new home. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaybe there are enough dogs in the neighborhood after all. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilip Stead and Caldecott Medalist Matt Cordell team up once again for a sweet, offbeat tale about a loving grandparent and grandchild in the tradition of \u003ci\u003eFollow That Frog \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSpecial Delivery\u003c\/i\u003e. Perfect for dog lovers, of course—but the charming, subtle messages of community and compassion will appeal across the animal kingdom. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Mathical Book Prize Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNominated for the Maryland Black–Eyed Susan Book Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA South Carolina Book Award Nominee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn American Library Association Notable Children’s Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA School Library Journal Best Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA New York Public Library Best Books of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eHorn Book \u003c\/i\u003eFanfare Title\u003c\/b\u003e★ \"Cordell brings to the page a vivid cast of characters as Louis canvasses the neighborhood. His shaggy, loose-lined illustrations in warm pastels are detailed and filled with humor. . . . Stead creates an indelible character in Grandma, who is fierce, determined, and kind, and he leaves plenty of room in his lively text for Cordell to add layer upon layer to this already nuanced tale—one that ends sweetly, in more ways than one.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—The Horn Book, \u003c\/i\u003eStarred Review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ★ \"What a pleasure to see sprawling urban neighborhood scenes with every kind of adult, child, and dog imaginable, all packed into a picture book. . . . Louis’s innocent but matter-of-fact narration is entertaining for all ages (with plenty of inside literary jokes to boot). . . . The art matches the tone of the book, making this a gentle and pleasant read.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eEvery Dog in the Neighborhood\u003c\/i\u003e is an easy book to fall in love with. Philip C. Stead's writing is exquisite, and illustrator Matthew Cordell's artwork portrays a delightful menagerie of humans and their four-legged friends. . . . a memorable story about energetic grandparenting, the importance of being a good neighbor and the fruits of civic engagement.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—BookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Previous collaborators Stead and Cordell (\u003ci\u003eFollow That Frog\u003c\/i\u003e) turn to real-world portraiture, spotlighting the racially diverse neighborhood's dog owners—and each pooch—in affectionate cameos.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"This charming, gently humorous tale will resonate with youngsters. Adults will appreciate the winks directed at them. . . . Illustrations rendered with pen, ink, and watercolor and marked by Cordell’s signature quick, loose strokes complement the sweet story and capture Louis and Grandma’s loving relationship admirably. . . . Whether you’re a dog lover or not, count this one a winner\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Plenty of visual happenings for young viewers to pore over. Cordell’s characteristic scribbly art . . . perfectly captures the movement and organized chaos of city streets. . . .\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilip C. Stead\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the Caldecott Medal winner, \u003ci\u003eA Sick Day for Amos McGee\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by his wife, Erin E. Stead. Their collaboration, \u003ci\u003eMusic for Mister Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, won the Great Lakes Great Reads Award. Philip has written and illustrated many picture books including \u003ci\u003eFollow That Frog \u003c\/i\u003ewith Matthew Cordell, which was a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eHello, My Name is Ruby\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJonathan and the Big Blue Boat\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Home for Bird\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAll the Animals where I Live\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eVernon is on His Way\u003c\/i\u003e. He also illustrated Charlotte Zolotow's \u003ci\u003eIn My Garden\u003c\/i\u003e for Holiday House. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew Cordell\u003c\/b\u003e is the Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eWolf in the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHello Neighbor!: The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers\u003c\/i\u003e, recipient of four starred reviews, and the illustrator of numerous highly acclaimed children's books including Philip C. Stead's books \u003ci\u003eFollow That Frog, The Only Fish in the Sea \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSpecial Delivery\u003c\/i\u003e, which was a Washington Post Best Book. He wrote and illustrated \u003ci\u003eAnother Brother\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWish\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHello! Hello!\u003c\/i\u003e, a New York Times Notable Children's Book. Matthew lives near Chicago with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children.\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Neal Porter Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304886653157,"sku":"NP9780823444274","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823444274.jpg?v=1767726439","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/every-dog-in-the-neighborhood-isbn-9780823444274","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}