The Lonesome Puppy by Yoshitomo Nara (1999)
Yoshitomo Nara is one of the most influential and popular contemporary artists in Japan and this is the first of his children’s books that feature little girls and dogs. Simply and boldly told, this is a story many children will relate to and enjoy, the theme being loneliness and the bonds created between children and animals. It could easily be used in counseling classes to discuss the idea of being different, or feeling lonely. I would also use it in homeroom lessons as one of the early lessons on community building, belonging and friendship.
http://www.foiltokyo.com/english/book/art/yoshitomonaraeg.html
the barefoot librarian 
Love that expression on the cover…beautiful work….
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Thank you so much for joining the KLBH! Great ideas for using the book beyond the story.
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This looks wonderful, the art in itself draws me in, but the simplicity of it is wonderful. Thanks for joining us again on the Kid Lit Blog Hop
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A wonderful choice Kimbra. I think its important for a book like this to be around. I will look for this to read aloud 🙂
Thanks for sharing on KidLit BlogHop!
-Reshama @ Stackingbooks
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