What Is A Sea Dog

by John Jensen, Richard J. King (Illustrator)

What is a Sea Dog?
Why it's any dog who loves the water,
Or lives along the shore.
Whose tail wags and ears jump
When stormy winds roar. Join little Skipper, a curious puppy in an orange life preserver, as she meets a galaxy of sea dogs from past and present. What is a Sea Dog? combines poetry, history, and fun in a celebration of the many dogs who love the water. Inspired by the exhibit Sea Dogs! Great Tails of the Sea at Mystic Seaport, What is a Sea Dog? was written and illustrated by two seafaring storytellers, historian John Jensen and artist/writer Richard J. King. Both have known many real sea dogs.

24 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1970

Reviews

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

My dog-lovers will love this, even though it's short and brief. Hope I can find a durable cover to give it a longer library life.
Descriptive rhyming couplets top each page, with a photo in the center, accompanied by fact boxes beneath each photo. Nautical and doggy drawings add to the visual fun.
Matching activity and "Find the Dogs..." in the back provide additional entertainment. Also great to use for example of citing sources by giving the photo credits!

[Museum of Maritime Pets, Inc.]

Great book to introduce children to maritime pets and mascots; fun for adults, too.