Dominic: A Picture Book

William Steig

Apr 2014 · Sold by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

About this ebook

Dear Friends,
I am leaving in rather a hurry to see more of the world, so I have no time to say goodbye to you individually. I embrace you all and sniff you with love. I don't know when I'll be back. But back I will be.
Dominic

It's time for a change, so Dominic packs his collection of hats and his piccolo and heads out, letting the world take him where it may. When Dominic encounters members of the Doomsday Gang, he easily foils their attempt to rob him. Legend of his victory quickly spreads, and each new friend Dominic meets tells him a story of their own less-fortunate meeting with the villains, and asks for help from the heroic dog. But can one lone dog bring down an entire band of hooligans?

Ratings and reviews

A book for children AND adults, and families together. Adventures, solid values, worthwhile life lessons, vanquished villains — this one has it all! And who knew William Steig was such a Buddhist? When Dominic the Dog heads out to seek his fortune, he meets animals of all kinds, narrowly escapes danger and bad guys, makes fascinating friends, attends a wedding, finds treasure — all while living life in the moment and being a model citizen. By the end, you won’t JUST want to meet Dominic, you’ll want to BE Dominic! It’s a lovely story, full of humor. And I can’t imagine a better book to spark family conversations about how to live a good life and what’s truly important. Or to reflect on your own existence. Don’t miss this! It’s the kind of book you’ll want to own and revisit.

This is my favourite book. I first read it when I was about eight and I loved it so much that I read it seven times in a row. Beautifully written and illustrated. Even as an adult it did not disappoint. Surprisingly deep and philosophical, as Dominic learns about life, death, friendship and love on his travels.

This was the first 'book' I read. It had a profound influence on me at the time. I was 6 or so. Lots of new words.... and a huge sense of accomplishment when I finished it. I just re-read it at 53... and still loved it. Got the paperback for my 8 year old daughter.

About the author

William Steig (1907-2003) was a cartoonist, illustrator and author of award-winning books for children, including Shrek!, on which the DreamWorks movies are based; the Caldecott Medal-winner Sylvester and the Magic Pebble; The Caldecott Honor book The Amazing Bone; and the Newbury Honor Books Abel's Island and Doctor De Soto. Stieg also published thirteen collections of drawings for adults, including The Lonely Ones, Male/Female, and Our Miserable Life.