Homer for the Holidays: The Further Adventures of Wilson the Pug

"Homer For The Holidays: The Further Adventures of Wilson the Pug" is a lovable book because of the lovable pugs within this magical story. As a pug lover, of course my face will soften and my spirits will rise at the sight of the pugs in the story, but non-pug adorers will still feel the joy when the read this delightful heartwarming story that can be enjoyed in and out of the holiday season. I recommend.

When I saw there was a follow up to The Tao of Pug, starring that little cutie Wilson, I had to get it. And I sure wasn't disappointed. This little gem tells the story of Wilson, who is on a mission to to "the right thing," and finds the MOST adorable pug puppy Homer searching for a home. The photos are beautiful and funny, and the story is one of the most heartwarming I've ever read. This book is a MUST-HAVE if you love pugs, dogs, beautiful photos, hysterical humor, and a brilliantly told, heartwarming story.

I love dogs. Sometimes I wonder who doesn't. As a child I was a bit frightened of dogs, but this phobia confounded me for while I had a fear of dogs, I also loved them. My fears were cured when a mixed of Great Dane and German Shepherd came to live at our house. Is exposure to a potential monster dog the best way to eliminate a fear of dogs? Probably not, but in my case it worked. Now at my mother's house there is always a resident pug. Pugs are sometimes referred to as "dogs that are so ugly, they're cute." I'm not sure they're ugly, but they are cute. They are also lovable and have pesky, yet endearing personalities. Pugs are as lively as large dogs but easy to care for, which makes them perfect for just about everyone. Pugs also love to be photographed, and pug books with photographs and greeting cards with pugs are both popular with people in general and especially with pug lovers. Anyone who loves pugs will immediately fall in love with HOMER FOR THE HOLIDAYS, a book that truly captures everything that is quintessential pug. Now I almost gave HOMER FOR THE HOLIDAYS only four stars, but I figured pug lovers would gang up on me. Seriously, I did want to give the book only four stars due to the story. It involves Wilson the Pug who is looking for a good deed to do, and meets up with a young puppy named Homer who is searching for a home. The two go through all sorts of adventures and misadventures until a home is found. The story is cute and teaches lessons about the life through references to Chinese Tao philosophy. Readers should note that it is easy to mistake this book for a children's book, and while there is nothing in it that would be objectionable to children, it is probably not a read at bedtime book unless the child listening to the story is somewhat sophisticated. So why the five stars? The photographs. Pugs are probably the most photogenic breed of dog and photographer/writer Nancy Levine captures the pugs in a variety of shots. One minute we see the pugs' dignity, the next we see their natural curiosity, as well as their loveable and amusing sides. Pug lovers will love the book for the photos alone, and as someone who has tried to capture pugs on film, it is a task that is harder than it looks. This book will be the perfect holiday gift for pug lovers, and anyone who enjoys these amusing dogs.

Akin to the epic journey faced by Homer's mythic figure of Odysseus, Homer the pug's coiled tale is no less fraught with pugilism and intrigue as he em-barks on his journey home. The power of friendship and dogged determination make this a story that rises above mere doggerel. This is a tale you can sink your canines into. I liked it even better than, Mutts Ado About Nothing! I won't hound you any further. Go fetch it at your local bookstore today!

For this season of giving Nancy Levine delivers "Homer for the Holidays" a heart warming holiday story about the adventures of the Taoist Pug, Wilson and his young ward, Homer. In this adventure the duo of Wilson and Homer encounter all kinds of situations and circumstances, some good and some not so good that are met with compassion and the Taoist principle of doing the right thing. Its a great story to read to your kids (or to yourself) and it makes an excellent gift whether or not you are into Pugs and Taoism. And if you are into these things, you simply can't go wrong with this delightful, humorous and morally uplifting tale.