Vendor
	Fritz Agency Christian Dittus
Original language
English

I LOVE VINCENT!

Laura Ljungkvist

In I Love Vincent, readers spend a fun-filled day with Scout, a seeing-eye dog, and his human, Vincent, who is blind. Follow the pair across the city and home again through vibrant and stylish illustrations.

Ages 4 -8

Laura Ljungkvist was born, raised, educated (Grundis/RMI-Gerghs) and started her career in Sweden. As a free-lance illustrator she worked with a variety of clients in many different fields in Stockholm. In 1993 Laura moved to New York City where she quickly established herself and found work doing illustrations for high-end department stores, magazines and newspapers. In 2001 she started writinga d illustrating he rown children's books.

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Book Published 2021-08-01 by POW Kids Books

Comments

Scout, a black, googly-eyed pup, matter-of-factly explains that Vincent can't see, so they "go everywhere together." Vincent's commands direct the pair to "all [their] favorite places," including the park and a restaurant, while Scout ensures the streets are clear to cross. Noting that "being a guide is a big responsibility," Scout explains that when in their harness, they can't play or interact with others. But at the park, a double-page spread depicts a spirited game of fetch; an unharnessed Scout bounds across the pages, appearing to multiply as Vincent throws the stick "again / and again / and again" until the text fades with repetition. Once home, Scout and Vincent - who both have "excellent hearing" - snuggle and listen to records, their blissful expressions confirming Scout's declaration: "I love Vincent and Vincent loves me!" Ljungkvist's crisp, geometric illustrations add texture... [An] informative, upbeat portrayal of a guide dog team... Sweet. Read more...