Dog is Thirsty

by Satoshi Kitamura

Dog is thirsty, but every time he finds some water it turns out there is a reason he cannot drink it

Genres: Childrens

14 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Satoshi Kitamura was born in 1956. After dropping out of school to pursue art, Kitamura decided not to attempt a 10-year apprenticeship as a potter and instead worked as a graphic artist. He was not trained as an artist, but at the age of 19 began to do commercial work as an illustrator for adverts and magazines. He moved from Tokyo to London in 1979 where he worked mainly at designing greeting cards.
Satoshi Kitamura has won several awards, including the Mother Goose Award, the National Art Library Award from the Victoria and Albert Museum, and a Nestle Children’s Book Prize Silver Medal. He lives in Japan.

Reviews

[Brian Doering · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sprawling epic about the canine-condition. The titular dog struggles to find physical satiation in the form of water. But what’s it really saying? His appetite is but the desire for meaning.

“Dog is thirsty” is brimming with drama; especially at the climax when a twinge of nihilism peaks in direct relation to the Dog’s perception of his own life. He literally has no name. He spends his entire day seeking water/meaning only to be swallowed by existential dread.

Then the story course corrects with the purification of soothing rain. The nasty brat human who wouldn’t share his beverage is miserably soaked in the falling vengeance while the titular dog celebrates the security of meaning and drinks deep of the deluge.

Hell of a book.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dog has a problem; he is thirsty but can't find anything to drink. This is a companion board book to Kitamura's Cat is Sleepy. Although not as funny as that board book, toddlers will sympathize with dog's search. A simple narrative that will give little ones much to discuss.

[David H. · Rating 3 out of 5]

An OK book for my son, I guess.

[Lizzy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not as good as 'cat is sleepy' so I was a bit sad. I would have thought he'd of gone for the dirty puddle- and why didn't he jump in the pond like a normal dog? Oh well. Nice pictures. What a life.

[Aseret Aldrete · Rating 3 out of 5]

Me recordó a la canción famosa de Barney: si las gotas de lluvia…
Es el más sencillo de los cuatro cuentitos pero igual de lindo y divertido.

[Pami.Rb · Rating 2 out of 5]

Me gustó el final inesperado. Parecía que no lo lograría ,pero el cielo se acordó del pobre perro.
Cómo la vida misma ! El cielo socorre cuando nada funciona !

[Bea Labbé · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bonitas ilustraciones

[Antonio aguirre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un perro tiene sed y busca agua... suficiente problema para mantener a una niña de dos años (mi hija) entretenida.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Si el niño elije este libro y como adulto le ayudas (comprar, regalar, prestar) para que pueda leerlo, ten por seguro que es una buena elección. Si como adulto, te gustaría conocer un poco más sobre el libro, entonces te invito a leer la reseña:
Es un libro sencillo para niños y primeros lectores, sigues a “perro” quien esta sediento y está buscando donde puede encontrar agua para tomar. Las ilustraciones son sencillas y coloridas, lo que hace que el libro sea amigable para los más jóvenes.

[Dolly · Rating 4 out of 5]

We purchased these board books for our oldest daughter when she was born. We've read this to our girls so many times I've lost count. It has wonderfully comical illustrations and a narrative that is fun to read aloud.

[Carmen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probably our all-time favorite board book. Somehow Kitamura's illustrations make even this simple and sparsely-worded plot hilarious.

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bunny Hop- Water Theme

[Fila Trece (Liantener) · Rating 3 out of 5]

No tan bueno como "Gato Tiene Sueño", al nivel de "Pato está sucio". Tiene un par de cuadros geniales.

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the one Satoshi Kitamura book that I totally adore. Others are OK. But this one is awesome.