STICK DOG CHASES A PIZZA
Is it a flying saucer? Is it a Frisbee?
Or is it the best thing they’ve ever tasted? www.stickdogbooks.com
He’s everyone’s new best friend: Stick Dog! Following on the heels of the hilarious first two books comes STICK DOG CHASES A PIZZA , the third in this appetizing middle grade series!He’ll make you laugh . . . he’ll make you cry . . . but above all, he’ll make you hungry. Stick Dog and his crazy canine crew have discovered a newfangled flavor that’s even more delicious than hamburgers and hot dogs—it’s pizza! But to get it, they’ll have to embark on a dangerous quest that might just get them into more trouble than they ever imagined. With hilarious stick-figure drawings, this book has a unique perspective, as the author speaks directly to the reader throughout the story in an engaging and lively way.
Join Tom Watson on Wednesday, September 10th and enter into the hilarious world of Stick Dog. Learn how these delightful children’s stories come about as Tom discusses:
• Why writing for middle graders is so appealing
• How he has learned to convey both humor and emotion through stick figures
• How illustrations help to tell the story
• Why he thinks kids are way smarter than adults
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Tom Watson lives in Chicago with his wife, daughter and son. He also has a dog, a Labrador-Newfoundland mix, name Shadow. Early in hiscareer Tom worked in politics, including a stint as the Chief Speechwriter for the Governor of Ohio. This experience helped him develop the unique, story-telling narrative style of the Stick Dog books. More important, Tom’s time in politics made him realize a very important thing: Kids are way smarter than adults. And it’s a lot more fun and rewarding to write stories for them than to write speeches for grown-ups.
Dr. Jane Goodall