Theodor and Mr. Balbini

by Petra Mathers (Author & Illustrator)

Soon after the kindly Mr. Balbini discovers that his dog Theodor can talk, he finds himself bullied by the demanding canine and yearns for a more traditional pet.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

Petra Mathers is an American children's author and artist. She was born in 1945 in Todtmoos, Germany, and immigrated to the USA as a young woman. Mathers worked as a painter before becoming a children's book illustrator. One of her best-known creations is her series of picture-books devoted to the adventures of Lottie the chicken and her best friend, Herbie the duck. She is a four-time winner of The New York Times prize for Best Illustrated Children's Book, and was awarded the Ezra Jack Keats Medal for her first book, Maria Theresa. She lives in Astoria, Oregon. (source: Wikipedia)

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

When Mr. Balbini's dog Theodor can suddenly speak, Mr. Balbini discovers that the dog doesn't like much about their lifestyle. Theodor takes some cooking classes with a French chef, and Mr. Balbini misses the way they used to be. Can Mr. Balbini find a companion that enjoys the same things he does?