{"product_id":"the-smell-of-wet-dog-and-other-dog-poems-and-drawings-9780823456390","title":"The Smell of Wet Dog: And Other Dog Poems and Drawings","description":"\u003cb\u003eEqual parts heart-melting and stinky, \u003ci\u003eThe Smell of Wet Dog\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have illustrated poetry book for every young canine fan.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe smell of wet dog is not a good smell.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen a dog is wet it's easy to tell.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImagine moose and skunk perfume.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn odiferous stench, a paint-peeling plume.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeloved author and illustrator Barney Saltzberg offers up twenty-seven poems on the evergreen topic of human's best friend. Many have all the humor of a Shel Silverstein classic. Others are unexpectedly poignant, about separation anxiety or older dogs growing less spry. All are accompanied by Saltzberg's lively and loveable artwork. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you are a dog lover, love a dog lover, or are simply dog-curious, \u003ci\u003eThe Smell of Wet Dog\u003c\/i\u003e is for someone in your life. One thing's for sure: You'll leave this book inspired to write an ode to a furry friend of your own! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarney Saltzberg\u003c\/b\u003e is the bestselling author of over 40 books for children, including \u003ci\u003eOne of These is Not Like the Others\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHug This Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBeautiful Oops!\u003c\/i\u003e and the Animal Kisses series, with over 800,000 copies in print. He has also recorded four albums of songs for children. He lives in Los Angeles.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Neal Porter Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50874849755410,"sku":"9780823456390","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1c4178c3-214a-49e7-977a-e9fdea9f11c8.jpg?v=1738008782","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-smell-of-wet-dog-and-other-dog-poems-and-drawings-9780823456390","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}