The Dog That Nino Didn't Have

Edward Van De Vendel, Anton Van Hertbruggen

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Eerdmans Publishing Co
01 March 2023

Children's & Educational; Picture books

Age range 4 to 8

A hopeful look at the power of imagination in the face of loneliness and disappointment.

Nino doesn't have a dog, but he likes to imagine that he does. His imaginary dog chases squirrels and plays in the lake with him. His imaginary dog licks the tears off Nino's face and helps Nino feel less lonely while his dad is traveling. But when Nino gets a real dog, it's not quite what he expected. As he spends more time with his dog, though, Nino learns how to be content with what he has, but that doesn't stop him from continuing to dream….

By: Edward Van De Vendel
Illustrated by: Anton Van Hertbruggen
Imprint: Eerdmans Publishing Co
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 292mm, Width: 203mm,
ISBN: 9780802856074
ISBN 10: 0802856071
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 March 2023
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product

Edward van de Vendel is an award- winning author who has written dozens of books for children, including Little Fox (Levine Querido) and I'll Root for You (Eerdmans). He lives in the Netherlands. Visit his website at edwardvandevendel.nl or follow him on Twitter @edwardvdvendel. Anton van Hertbruggen has illustrated critically acclaimed books and has been published in international publications such as The New York Times and The New Yorker. In 2015, his illustrations for The Dog that Nino Didn't Have were honored with the silver medal at the Society of Illustrators The Original Art exhibition. Anton lives in Belgium. Follow him on Instagram @antonvanhertbruggen.