"This book is about dreamers. Wishful thinkers. Dreamy blinkers. Crazy nuts." So says Max. Max is a poet and a dog -- and a dreamer. He dreams of living in Paris. "Dreams are very important," says Max. He also talks about having roots and wanting wings. He seems unusually wise, even for a dog. Despite the fact that Maira Kalman claims to be allergic to dogs, she and Max have created a delightful book for dreamers of all ages.

Tony Peltier