Wordless Picture Book Review – Walkies: A Dog’s Tale

WALKIES: A Dog’s Tale

by Estrela Lourenço

(Page Street Kids; $18.99; Ages 4-8)

Walkies A Dog's Tale cover frustrated kid walking dog in rain.

From the publisher:

“On a gloomy, dripping, rain-boots-required kind of day, Kid is ready to stay inside, warm and dry, and play video games. But to Dog, Kid’s arrival home means only one thing: it’s time for WALKIES!”

From Booklist:

“This soggy and exuberant romp… [is] a wet and wonderful tale of pet ownership.”

Review:

Author/illustrator, Estrela Lourenço, perfectly portrays the power of nature to change our mood in Walkies: A Dog’s Tale, a charmingly illustrated wordless picture book from Page Street Kids.

When a child comes home on a rainy day all they want to do is dry off and enjoy some downtime in front of a screen.

Walkies int1 child arriving home dog holding leash. — Interior art from Walkies: A Dog’s Tail written and illustrated by Estrela Lourenço, Page Street Kids ©2024.

But their pet has other ideas …

Walkies int2 child playing video games dog playing with cords. — Interior art from Walkies: A Dog’s Tail written and illustrated by Estrela Lourenço, Page Street Kids ©2024.

A rainy afternoon is perfect for a walk!

Walkies int3 child in distance walking dog during rainstorm. — Interior spread from Walkies: A Dog’s Tail written and illustrated by Estrela Lourenço, Page Street Kids ©2024.

The child reluctantly follows, discovering the treasures nature holds—even in the rain.

Walkies int4 child walking dog seeing nature's wonder. — Interior spread from Walkies: A Dog’s Tail written and illustrated by Estrela Lourenço, Page Street Kids ©2024.

Expressive, sequential art makes this a relatable title for all pet lovers; and the perfect title for pre-readers, reluctant readers, and English language learners to tackle the art of storytelling on their own.