A wonderful book – with useful lessons for children, adults, and families together. It has adventures, solid values, worthwhile life instruction, vanquished villains — this one has it all! And who knew William Steig was such a Buddhist? Awarded five stars on Goodreads.
Found out about this book from a Buddhist teacher and practitioner, even though it’s actually marketed more as a children’s book.
When Dominic the Dog heads out to seek his fortune, he meets animals of all kinds, narrowly escapes danger and bad guys, makes fascinating friends, attends a wedding, finds treasure — all while living life in the moment and being a model citizen. By the end, you won’t JUST want to meet Dominic, you’ll want to BE Dominic!
It’s a truly lovely story, full of humor. And I can’t imagine a better book to spark family conversations about how to live a good life and what’s truly important. Or to reflect on your own existence. Don’t miss this! It’s the kind of book you’ll want to own and revisit.
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More about the Boston-based cartoonist-author, William Steig (1907-2003)
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