AUTHOR: Elias Weiss Friedman
PUBLISHER: Artisan
PUBLISHING DATE: September 19, 2017
FROM GOODREADS: The Dogist Puppies, the follow-up to the New York Times bestseller The Dogist, is a beautiful, funny, and endearing look at puppies. And with their sweet faces, soft bellies, and oversized paws, the puppies in The Dogist Puppies make this book even more irresistible than Friedman’s first one! Presented documentary-style, every portrait tells a story and explores each puppy’s distinct character and spirit. The book presents a gallery of puppy portraits arranged into themes including Ears, Big Paws, Cones of Shame, Learning to Walk, and Fancy Outfits, giving every dog lover something to pore over. With the author’s 2.4 million and growing Instagram followers, The Dogist Puppies is poised to reach a large audience of puppy lovers looking for the perfect gift book this holiday season.
MY THOUGHTS: "The Dogist Puppies" is a wonderful book to pick up when you need some cute and cuddly pups in your life. While the book mainly consists of some the best puppy pictures I've ever seen, Friedman also showcases certain breeds, talks about how he takes such interesting dog pictures (clue - it involves lots and lots of snaps just to get one good one) and even promotes shelter and aide dogs. While it only took me about an hour to go through this book, it was a blissfully stress-free hour, which was much needed.
When my Dad passed away, and I was at the funeral home making arrangements with my family, it became too much to bear. All I could think is that my Dad died less that 24 hours ago and I have to sit her and figure out what flowers he would want, what casket to chose...it all just became too much and I ran out. My husband found me in a quiet waiting room and there just happened to be a coffee table book of dog photos. He picked it up and we just sat there looking at the pictures and discussing the dogs through our tears. I found it to be quite therapeutic and "The Dogist Puppies" had the same effect. It was nice to lose myself in these awesome photos. Oh and yes, I now want another puppy!
Who can resist pictures like this!
RATING: 5 PAWS
CHALLENGE: Library Love, What an Animal
