The World According to Dog: Poems and Teen Voices
By Joyce Sidman and Doug Mindell
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There’s no relationship quite like the ones we have with our dogs—dogs who befriend us; dogs who annoy, perplex, and accept us. This book explores the special bond between teenagers and their dogs—how days of crowded hallways, pointless assignments, and blinding crushes are brought to balance by our dogs.
Including insightful poems by Joyce Sidman and essays in which teens speak for themselves, as well as beautiful photographs by Doug Mindell, The World According to Dog reminds us that at the end of the day, waiting at home, there is always Dog—full of hope and companionship.
Joyce Sidman
The Newbery Honor winner and Sibert Medalist Joyce Sidman is today's foremost nature poet for children. Accolades for her books include two Caldecott Honors, a Lee Bennet Hopkins Award, winner of the Claudia Lews Award, and many stars and best of lists. For her award-winning body of work, she won the Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. She lives in Wayzata, Minnesota. Visit www.joycesidman.com
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The World According to Dog - Joyce Sidman
Awakening
I dream of deep-sea
fishing: awake to find dog
breathing in my face.
Always Take a Dog
Go out walking.
In some part of every day,
step into the waiting arms
of the sky and whisk away—
but always take a dog,
so that you have something to follow.
Stroll or saunter,
steam up hills, thoughts rumbling
through your head like bees
bent on their own courses—
but always take a dog,
so you can watch how he chooses
which path to take.
Absorb the light:
the sun-splayed distance,
the close, soft dampness
of a cloudy day—
but always take a dog,
so you can see how
the wind moves through his fur.
Be alert for what the day
might offer you: a gull, a penny,
the pale thumbprint of moon—
but always take a dog,
so you can heed how
his nose moves from side to side,
seeking unexpected treasure.
The Usual Spots
Spring
Trembling at the door
wanting Out
Mud-faced and weary
wanting In
Summer
Panting fat tongue in
Smooth cool garage
Autumn
Nowhere
Everywhere
Stalking
Scattering
Bearing bits of leaves
Winter
Regal atop
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