The Dog Walk

Written by Sven Nordqvist

A boy and dog embark on a surreal walk through fantastical worlds.

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32 pages· ~620L

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Bookroo's summary

Join a boy and his dog on an extraordinary walk through whimsical realms. As they journey, each page reveals enchanting landscapes filled with walking teapots, giant hedgehogs, and Escher-like castles. With every turn, new wonders and surprises await, inviting readers to explore the intricate details of this wordless adventure. What unexpected discoveries will they encounter next?

From the publisher

A brilliantly bizarre wordless wonder from an award-winning Swedish illustrator It’s time for Grandma’s dog to go for a walk. The eager pooch tugs the boy’s hand, excited to get going. But where will they end up? This is a dog walk like no other, through amazing fairy-tale worlds, paintings come to life, Escher-esque castles, an intricately cluttered antique store, and past countless delights: walking teapots, miniature steamboats, giant hedgehogs and islands with sails. This fantastical story of a dog and a boy is told entirely through the weird, whimsical and often hilarious illustrations. Children will pore over each page, delighting in the incredible details. Each reading will bring fresh discoveries and new twists to the tale. Beloved Swedish children’s illustrator Sven Nordqvist unleashes his endlessly inventive talent in this funny and satisfying wordless book. Walking the dog will never feel the same again.

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