Ingrid & Dieter Schubert

First I'd like to say I really liked this book. The illustrations are very well done and very engaging. The book is about a dog whom is blown away on his umbrella by the wind. His adventures take him many places including the safari, the ocean, and the jungle. The book will keep nonreaders and readers engaged with its whimsical illustrations and plot. The message behind this book is to allow children to explore enviroments they may not be familar with alongside the dog without ever leaving the book.… (meer)

This is a lovely wordless picture book that goes through a dog's adventure exploring around the world on a bright red umbrella. The best part about a wordless picture book is that there are a multitude of interpretations and can be enjoyed by all ages and regardless of the language they speak. The illustrator did a lovely job of showing realistic animals and interactions (waves crashing and the dog using the umbrella as a boat) to help the reader immerse themselves in the pictures. The illustrations are especially important since there are no words and the meaning is meant to be drawn from the illustrations. I loved the details included so that each time someone going through this picture book they may notice something else and could possibly change the story they've created!… (meer)