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"Spot a Dog" is a treasure. Art historian Lucy Micklethwait has gathered 13 distinct masterpieces, each beautifully reproduced on its own page. Accompanying each artwork is a challenge: Can you spot the dog in the picture? The art is magnificent and varied, spanning six centuries and a number of schools. Although the text is simple enough to engage a toddler, the pieces are so fascinating and layered that older children (and even adults) can find something to delight them too. The premise invites your own elaboration -- once you've found the dogs, search for other characters, such as the children, the musical instruments, or the fruit. The art history lesson is subtle, but undeniable, and lends to a natural appreciation of art in its many forms. Ideal for any adult seeking to encourage art appreciation, this book is a classic in its own right. After falling in love with this book at our local library, I have added other fabulous titles by Lucy Micklethwait to our collection, including "Spot a Cat", "I Spy", "I Spy: An Alphabet in Art", "I Spy Shapes in Art", "I Spy a Lion: Animals in Art", and "I Spy a Freight Train". I now purchase them as gifts for friends' children AND as bequests to our school and local libraries. I HIGHLY recommend "Spot a Dog" or any of these titles by Lucy Micklethwait. This is a book you and your children will truly adore and treasure. "Spot a Dog" makes a perfect addition to your home library, home-school, or community library.Read full review
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