My Dog's Brain

This book features Stephen Huneck's brilliant canine wood block prints. The book is colorful and suitable for all ages: kids will love the whimsy it offers, while adults will enjoy the sly insights into canine mental processes. The introduction of the book explains how Huneck overcame a nearly fatal illness with the help of his dog, a black Labrador Retriever named Sally, setting the tone for his deep appreciation for dogs. The prints are very entertaining and thematically fall into sections called "The Parts of the Brain," "The Two Hemispheres of the Brain," and "The Powers of the Brain." While I loved the whole book, I really liked "The Powers of the Brain," as I think it has the most insight into the minds of pets, and dogs in particular. I especially appreciate the prints "They sense when you are going away," and "They know when you need love." This is a great book not only because it's fun, but because it deals with the bond between people and their pets so effectively. I highly endorse this book and give it five unequivocal stars.

I use this book in my work doing animal assisted interventions with at-risk children. The kids love learning how a dog's brain works - or more likely how dogs are driven to pleasure-seeking behavior. The pictures can also be pretty powerful - particulary the page "good dog" and "bad dog" with the split brain - this is very helpful teaching children about how our brain actually divides itself at times under stress. When I explain this in the picture - the kids feel so much better about themselves. Great work!

I can pick this book up and get a good belly laugh every time, without fail. If you own a lab, or any dog, you will relate 100% to the thoughts and antics of a dog from Huneck's perspective. It makes a great gift for dog lovers.

This book is both funny and touching. It gives us a look behind the curtain into the complex mind of man's best friend. The artwork is fresh and enlivening. Our whole family loves this book. We keep it on our coffee table and look at it when ever we need a chuckle.

If you've ever owned a dog or have been owned by one, this book is for you! You'll find it even more familiar if you happen to own a labrador retriever. The subject matter is the simple yet adorable mind of our dog friends. Stephen Huneck apparently has put a lot of time into the this book--the art is fantastic!