Synopsis
Left orphaned after his parents are abducted by a dog catcher, Socrates searches for a home and friends and discovers a curious object that could just bring him both.
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Move aside, Lassie and Rin-Tin-Tin: this unusually refreshing picture book boasts one of the most endearing canines ever seen outside of a dogfood commercial. A text that exudes immediacy and originality is perfectly paired with vigorous artwork both funny and touching. The eponymous pooch wanders through life all alone--Socrates is an orphan who, "more than anything else . . . dreamed of having a friend." When he finds a pair of red eyeglasses ("the thing fit his nose perfectly"), his surroundings magically brighten: people seem friendlier, the world becomes more beautiful. Then Socrates meets a musician, the actual owner of the glasses, and his life, not just his vision, is improved permanently. Rascal's sympathetic protagonist has ample personality to carry an entire book on his own. In Bogaerts's pictures, bold, black strokes outline heavily painted images whose lumpiness seems just right for this somewhat lumpy character. The frequent dog's-eye perspectives are captivating, as exemplified in a closeup of toys in a toy shop--all of which seem to be smiling. And so will all those fortunate enough to share this book's uplifting experiences. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Condition: Very Good. Bogaerts, Gert (illustrator). Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # V21A-03322
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Bogaerts, Gert (illustrator). Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0811803147I5N00
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Bogaerts, Gert (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0811803147I3N00
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Bogaerts, Gert (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0811803147I4N00
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Bogaerts, Gert (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0811803147I4N00
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Bogaerts, Gert (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0811803147I3N00
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Chronicle Books LLC, 1993
ISBN 10: 0811803147
ISBN 13: 9780811803144
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Condition: Good. Bogaerts, Gert (illustrator). 1st. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 13507579-75