Nicola Pearson, the author of the Callum Lange mysteries I so enjoyed has also written a couple of books for children, one of them being A Dog in the Big Courthouse. It's about something new to me, courthouse facility dogs. Such dogs are there to bring comfort to children and/or families who must testify in court, something that can be very scary. The dogs are there to offer their unbiased support. Yet another wonderful thing dogs can offer! Illustrations are by Maya Keegan.

While not a picture book in the traditional sense, that is, a book for children, A Girl's Best Friend: Stepping Out with the Dogs We Love, with artwork by Susie Muise was filled with charming pictures with a vintage look. At first I was put off by the idea of a dog as an accessory, but soon learned that that was not the intent ... the quotes contained within are proof that dogs are so much more! Those quotes might be familiar, but this is worth a look just for the pictures. :-)

Reading Hermit With Dog