Sandy Fussell lives on the NSW South Coast with her
husband and two sons. She studied mathematics at university, is
intensely interested in history, and now works in IT. She is afraid
of bears, volcanoes and samurai swords and has written a book about
each one of them. Her series Samurai Kids has been hugely
successful: Book 1, White Crane, won an IBBY 2011 Outstanding Book
for Children with Disabilities and has been listed for awards in
the US, UK, Japan and China. Book 3, Shaolin Tiger, and Book 5,
Fire Lizard, were Notable Books in the Younger Readers Category in
the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Awards. Shaolin
Tiger was also short-listed in the Speech Pathology Awards – Upper
Primary Category, 2010. Polar Boy, Sandy’s first stand-alone novel,
was short-listed in 2009 for the CBCA Book of the Year Award for
Younger Readers, and her second stand-alone novel, Jaguar Warrior,
was a CBCA Notable in 2011.
Tull Suwannakit is originally from Thailand and now lives in
Australia. He received a BFA in animation from the Savannah College
of Art and Design in 2004, and has worked as an animation studio
sculptor and set designer in New York. He has been writing and
illustrating children’s picture books since 2006 in Thailand. Tull
completed his Masters in Fine Art from RMIT in 2011 and has been
exhibiting extensively in galleries in Melbourne. When he is not
doing his art, Tull teaches young children at a preschool. His
books with Walker include What Happens Next? and Sad, the Dog
(written by Sandy Fussell).
A true testament to never giving up hope… Tull Suwannakit's
earth-toned illustrations and use of space add to this beautiful
story told by Sandy Fussell.
*Creative Kids Tales*
The watercolor illustrations nicely capture the expressions of the
characters in the story—from Sad’s dejection to the Crippses’
squinty-eyed crabbiness to Jack’s delight at meeting his new
friend.
*Kirkus Reviews*
A beautifully illustrated book about a boy and an unwanted dog, who
become firm friends.
*ABC Radio Central West NSW*
Sad, the Dog is a lovely story that invites children to talk about
belonging and how we can ensure that our pets (and family, and
friends) feel loved and included.
*Kids' Book Review*
Sad, the Dog is a children’s picture book that stays with us long
after we’ve read it.
*The Book Chook*
The story is told in clear, simple words that are wonderful for
reading aloud, especially by a parent to a child; the watercolour
illustrations perfectly match the tone of the story.
*Writing for Children*
I love this intimation and heart-warming message that permeates
throughout this picture book, and is captured so beautifully by
Suwannakit’s glorious watercolour illustrations. Highly
recommended.
*Boomerang Books*
Paired with illustrator Tull Suwannakit, ‘Sad, the Dog’ is a
multi-layered text of great beauty and gentle wisdom.
*Children's Books Daily*
This hard back edition, by the award winning Australian children’s
author Sandy Fussell, will be a story that is treasured by many
children, whether it read by individuals or shared.
*Bookrapt*
This is a gem of a book for children of 3-8 years.
*103.1FM Grafton*
The beautiful, realistic illustrations capture the emotion and
complement the thought-provoking text.
*Otago Daily Times*
This is a treat simply as a great story well told and illustrated,
but a boon for teachers and parents wanting to discuss the care of
a pet. Highly recommended.
*ReadPlus*
Sad, the dog is a wonderful story to share with children and
reinforce the responsibilities of being a pet owner. It will be a
great book to read with your children as well as a good book for
the classroom.
*ReadPlus*
The little dog felt unhappy. And in his heart, he whispered a name.
Sad.’’ By this point the reader feels the same — but kindness and
hope are on the horizon.
*The Australian*
50 Best Books for Kids 2015
*The Listener*
Best children's books of 2015
*Sydney Morning Herald*
Australian picture books feature
*Oh Creative Day*
Paired with absolutely perfect illustrations, this is a gorgeous
book for kids and grown-ups alike, and delivers an important
message with regards to animals as gifts, just in time for
Christmas.
*100% Rock Magazine*
Expressive watercolour pictures capture the mood of the story.
*Pinerolo*
Sad, the Dog is a lovely story, sensitively told, beautifully
illustrated about a dog and his family, and the power of love.
*Aussie Reviews*
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