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Milo loves to make his owner Louise happy because she’s his favorite person in the world. While they’re strolling through the park one day, Louise picks a twig up off the ground and says to Milo, “This is Stick”. She throws Stick across the grass and Milo excitedly brings it back to her. Milo doesn't know why they do this over and over again, but he knows that he can put a smile on her face by running after Stick. So, when Louise throws Stick a little too far, Milo is determined to go the distance too.
Milo starts searching all over the neighborhood for Stick—while Louise simultaneously searches for Milo—but there's one problem: all the sticks look the same! Which one is Louise's stick? Milo sets out on a grand adventure for a little pup, and while his quest takes him all over the globe, he learns that home is where he really wants to be. Anoosha Syed stretches her storytelling talents with this hilarious and tender friendship story.
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780593405208
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- English
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January 1, 2024
Louise is Milo's favorite human in the whole world. The fluffy white dog will do anything to make her smile. Today, brown-skinned Louise has found a beautiful stick. It seems to make Louise happy when she throws it and Milo brings it back. If Stick is so important to her, he'll see that she always has it. On her last throw, he's unable to find Stick, but not to worry; he'll get it somehow. First he searches the neighborhood, even putting up flyers depicting the lost Stick, while Louise is doing the same for her missing dog. But Stick is nowhere to be found. And so begins Milo's great adventure. He travels far and wide, on trains and buses and airplanes, all over the world, checking every kind of stick he sees, and asking every person and animal, all to no avail. Finally, he realizes that he must go home, for deep down he knows that Louise loves him and will forgive him for not finding Stick. Milo tells his own tale from his doggy point of view and within the limits of his understanding of humans. He is a lovable, stalwart, and altogether wonderful picaresque hero. The lively, bright, and highly detailed illustrations add dimension and provide sharp-eyed readers with hints about Louise's emotions, and especially her part as an instigator of the proceedings. Even the endpapers evoke a chuckle. A delightful, heartwarming romp. (Picture book. 4-7)COPYRIGHT(2024) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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Starred review from February 23, 2024
PreS-Gr 2-Milo, a black and white dog, loves going to the park with his favorite human, Louise, who has tan skin and black hair. One day, they find a wonderful thing: a stick! Louise likes to throw the stick, or "Stick" as Milo sees it, and is so happy when Milo brings it back that she wants to do it again and again. But when Louise throws Stick and Milo can't find it, Milo will do whatever it takes to make Louise happy. The story diverges more deliberately here as Milo disappears into the wider world, searching for Stick, and as Louise, bereft without her puppy, searches everywhere for Milo. The two perspectives will bring the house down among knowing preschoolers or anyone accustomed to well-meaning misunderstandings. The captivating, brightly colored artwork shows Milo's journey for Stick and Louise's search for Milo, depicting their parallel travels and their affection for the other. Young readers will enjoy looking at the two points of view. VERDICT Highly detailed, energetic artwork and the ultimate happy reunion are sure to please in this fun, lively read for early readers-an excellent choice for all.-Debbie Tanner
Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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