Floaty

Written & illustrated by John Himmelman

A grumpy man discovers a floating dog, leading to unexpected friendship.

5.3/7 Bookroo expert·3.8/5 Goodreads · 402 ratings

32 pages· 497 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Mr. Raisin, a solitary grump, finds his world turned upside down when a mysterious basket reveals a floating dog on his ceiling. As he navigates this bizarre new reality, Mr. Raisin must decide whether to embrace the unexpected and open his heart to an unusual friendship. Will this peculiar pup bring joy to his quiet life, or will Mr. Raisin's grumpy nature prevail? Discover a heartwarming tale of companionship that defies gravity and expectations.

From the publisher

Blah! Mr. Raisin is a bit of a grump. He lives all alone in a little house, and he likes it that way just fine. One day, a mysterious basket appears on Mr. Raisin’s doorstep. When he opens it up, it seems there’s nothing inside . . . until he notices a floating dog bobbing along his ceiling. What follows is a heartwarming, hilarious tale about embracing the unexpected—and finding friendship that takes you to new heights.

Awards

Golden Kite Honor (2019)

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 497
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD540L

Themes & topics

Books about flight Books about friendship Books about pets Books about dogs Books about the elderly

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.3

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5.3

“A delightful book filled about the wonderful friendship that develops between one very crotchety old man and one very light dog. This particular dog's unusual proclivity for floating adds humor and a novelty to the story that makes this a fresh take on a familiar tale of friendship and the illustrations beautifully convey the disposition of the old man and his changing feelings towards Floaty. Utterly enjoyable!”

Marmee

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