The Dog That Nino Didn't Have

Nino doesn t have a dog, but he likes to imagine that he does. His imaginary dog chases squirrels and plays in the lake with him. His imaginary dog licks the tears off Nino s face and helps Nino feel less lonely while his dad is traveling. But when Nino gets a real dog, it s not quite what he expected. As he spends more time with his dog, though, Nino learns how to be content with what he has, but that doesn t stop him from continuing to dream. This award-winning book beautifully depicts the art of finding a balance between imagination and reality.