Lost

Sam Usher

Book - 2022

"A boy and his granddad set off with their homemade sled to find a lost dog on a snowy afternoon. And so begins and exhilarating adventure ..."--

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Subjects
Genres
Action and adventure fiction
Picture books
Published
Somerville, Massachusetts : Templar Books, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2022
Language
English
Main Author
Sam Usher (author)
Edition
First US edition, reinforced trade edition
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 31 cm
ISBN
9781536226645
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Review by Kirkus Book Review

A snowy adventure for a grandchild and a granddad. There's a striking contrast between the cool palette of the snowy jacket art and the red endpapers that show building plans and drawing materials scattered about. As in his other picture books about a grandchild and a granddad (both appear light-skinned) whose activities spin into fantastical journeys, Usher uses visual elements like color contrast to draw readers into the storytelling. As this book begins, the dreary winter day leaves the narrator not wanting to do anything. Granddad brings the child out, however, first to get new glasses (for Granddad), then to the library, and finally to a hardware store. Lo and behold, these errands culminate in the building of a new sled, perfect for a snowy day adventure. Soon after they set out, the pair see a sign for a lost dog, and then things take a turn into the realm of fantasy. The snow picks up, and as they huddle seeking shelter atop a high peak, the lost dog appears with a pack of friendly wolves. Acting like sled dogs, the wolves and the dog help the duo find their way home. "If you're lost, you never know who might come to your rescue," Granddad says on the final page, leaving readers to reflect on the hopeful sentiment. (This book was reviewed digitally.) Find this one for storytime. (Picture book. 3-6) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.