My Dog Spot - Hardcover

Jack E. Levin (1925–2018) was the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Malice Toward None; George Washington: The Crossing; Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address Illustrated; Proverbs for Young People; and Our Police. He was an author, artist, and small businessman, and was married to his wife, Norma, for sixty years.  

Norma R. Levin has been an educator and small businesswoman. Norma and Jack have been married for sixty-five years and are parents to three sons, seven grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

Jack E. Levin (1925–2018) was the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Malice Toward None; George Washington: The Crossing; Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address Illustrated; Proverbs for Young People; and Our Police. He was an author, artist, and small businessman, and was married to his wife, Norma, for sixty years.  

Norma R. Levin has been an educator and small businesswoman. Norma and Jack have been married for sixty-five years and are parents to three sons, seven grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

Mark R. Levin, nationally syndicated talk-radio host, host of LevinTV, chairman of Landmark Legal Foundation, and the host of the FOX News show Life, Liberty, & Levin, is the author of six consecutive #1 New York Times bestsellers: Liberty and Tyranny, Plunder and Deceit, Rediscovering Americanism, Ameritopia, The Liberty Amendments, and Unfreedom of the Press. Liberty and Tyranny spent three months at #1 and sold more than 1.5 million copies. His books Men in Black and Rescuing Sprite were also New York Times bestsellers. Levin is an inductee of the National Radio Hall of Fame and was a top adviser to several members of President Ronald Reagan’s cabinet. He holds a BA from Temple University and a JD from Temple University Law School.

PreS-Gr 1-Best-selling historian and artist Jack E. Levin takes a break from the adventures of American presidents to focus on a topic much closer to home, the family dog. Spot is based on his real dog, Sporty. The Levins have a deft talent for creating simple yet lively drawings with whimsical expressions. Spot is carefully crafted, and the pastel illustrations match the text well, making it easy for children to decode the actions and objects throughout the narrative. While Spot's real origins contribute depth to the creation of the book, a preface and introduction feel out of place at the beginning of this picture book. VERDICT This simple story will engage beginning readers and dog lovers alike. A fun and pleasing addition, but not a necessary purchase.-Maria Alegre, The Dalton School, New York Cityα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.