Simon Black teaches in the English Department at Cal State LA. He is a writer on the animated show Chico and Guapo, which debuts in October on MTV2. He has published two novels--Me and Kev, and The Book of Frank--the latter was made into a short movie starring John C. Reilly. He lives in LA with his wife, two kids and dog named Judy. Artist and musician Honorio Robledo has done two books with Cinco Puntos: El Cucuy and Nico Visits the Moon, and a book with Children's Book Press. He and his wife Luana recently moved to Mexico so their children could grow up barefoot.
"A story that can be read as fable or lampoon of the doting dog
owner…A cheerful valentine to family life and man’s best friend."
—The New York Times
"Children will love this quirky story about a dog named Judy…The
kids love it." —National Education Association
"The Dog Child is a very special picturebook that will prove to be
of particular interest to young readers with canine companions of
their own… This highly entertaining picturebook story for young
readers is a welcome addition to the library picturebook shelves."
—The Midwest Book Review, starred review
"The cartoonish illustrations have lots of vibrant color. Judy's
feelings show on her face-her big, contented grin is one of the
best parts of the book." —School Library Journal
"Intended simply for fun, this witty story has simple, colorful and
endearing illustrations. For those who don’t own dogs, it might not
be more than just a cute story for children, but for us poor fools
who have opened up our hearts, homes, dinner tables and even the
foot of the bed to our canine companions, there are some
laugh-out-loud moments." —El Paso Scene
"RECOMMENDED NEW TITLE FOR CHILDREN!…The illustrations by Robledo
are colorful and enchanting." —Tucson Citizen
"With whimsical illustrations and an eccentric story line, The Dog
Child is a quirky and fun tale about just how much a dog can mean
to a family, even as the family grows."—El Paso Inside & Out
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