Harry and Lulu

by Arthur Yorinks, Martin Matje (Illustrator)

Extremely upset when her parents give her a stuffed dog named Harry instead of a real dog, little Lulu throws a fit, until Harry informs her that he is a real dog from France, and together they embark on a rollicking adventure of friendship.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction, France

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Arthur Yorinks is a playwright, director, and author of more than thirty-five picture books for children, including the Caldecott Medal–winning Hey, Al, illustrated by Richard Egielski. His most recent picture book is Presto and Zesto in Limboland, illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Arthur Yorinks lives in Cambridge, New York.

Reviews

[Jillian · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite books as a kid. I am now buying it for all of my older cousins kids. I love that Lulu isn't happy with a gift that will make her so happy later in the book. Also who doesn't love a good adventure with a dog.

[Christine · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't really like this book, but I did enjoy the line, "Well, all children, even wild maniac children, deserve a wish now and then."

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is one of those off-kilter stories that most of us don't get, and, if we're parents, we might not want to share with the kids. But kids do have temper tantrums, and dogs are loyal.... I'd like it better with a different illustrator, though. I wonder why Yorinks' most frequent collaborator, Egielski, didn't do this one.

I enjoyed the archived copy on openlibrary.org. Reading all they have, hoping to find something approaching the magic of Hey, Al.

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lulu wants a dog, but her parents say “No!” When they give her a stuffed animal, Lulu is not very appreciative. Little does she know that this is a very special stuffed dog who takes her on a trip to France.

[Liane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Genre: Picture Book

Reading Level: Early
Topics& Themes: Tantrums. Journeys. Dogs. Stuffed animals. Paris

Curricular Use: Read-aloud

Social: Little girl's behavior and treatment of the dog: never think about kicking a dog

Literary Elements: Onomatopoeia. Personification of toy dog. Repetition. Capitalization for emphasis.

Text & Pictures: Interaction of text and pictures. Only show adults from halfway down.

[Krystyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story & great illustrations!!

[Naomi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Alright, I gotta be missing something because all I saw out of this book was throw temper tantrums and the universe will give you what you want.

[The Brothers · Rating 3 out of 5]

Story is okay - about a little girl's whose stuffed dog comes to life.

The illustrations are only so-so.