#a: doug salati

[the-merry-librarian]

A colorful, charming picture book that depicts one beautiful day in the life of a dog from New York City. On a particularly sweltering day in the city, a pet dachshund has had enough of the heat, so his understanding owner takes him to the beach, where he can run to his heart’s delight and have small adventures of his own.

Genre: Picture Book (Caldecott Medal)

Target Age Group:

Ages 4-8

Justification:

I’ve seen Hot Dog many times this past autumn—on the Caldecott lists that parents give us to request all the books, copies coming in and out to fulfil holds from those parents, and even on my shelving cart a time or two when all the holds are miraculously filled. The cover art always charmed me; while I’m not familiar with Doug Salati’s name, I’ve seen his illustrations on many picture books, and his style has always made me smile. I jumped at the opportunity to take Hot Dog home as part of this project.

Evaluation:

For this review, I will be evaluating illustrations, mood, and style and language. Every illustration in this book is beautiful, expressive and fluid; on the first verso, the publisher notes that the images in the book were “created using a combination of pencil and gouache on paper and Photoshop.” The pencil lines are slightly sketchy, bringing real life and motion to drawn characters. While the majority of the illustrations are composed of pencil drawings with gouache to color in bright, solid blocks of color, several illustrations are primarily gouache and are truly paintings. Salati sets the mood primarily with his choice of color, using a palette composed almost entirely of warm, saturated colors to illustrate the hot city—the page where the titular dog has had quite enough is made up of oranges, reds, and yellow, conveying the oppressive heat. In contrast, the beach to which he and his owner escape is rendered with a much more balanced color palette, where vivid greens and blues are tempered by pale pinkish sand and the orangey-red color of the dog himself (as well as his owner’s vivid red hair). It feels refreshing, clean, and balanced in a way the bright warm city doesn’t. The language of Hot Dog is nothing short of poetry. Most pages have only one or two lines; at the beginning, when the narrator—the dog—is growing uncomfortable and upset in the heat, each line is short, conveying a brief spark of feeling with each line. Salati uses a few elemental writing techniques in the text, such as alliteration (“steamy sidewalks/concrete crumbles/sirens screech”, [Salati 2022, p. 1]), metaphor (“unfolding sky” [Salati, p. 14]), and personification (“sun sinks down, swallowed by the sea” [Salati, p. 26]), which, besides being very effective, may introduce already-literate children to techniques like this. Frankly, I adored this book. I might just have been having a bad week, but the simple joy of a dog running on a beach made me tear up a little. Salati's illustrations make it clear how much the dog's owner loves him and how happy he is to be racing around on his own. While I definitely plan to have this for my children (once they're old enough to understand poetry a little), I might get a copy for myself just to look at.

References:

RH Childrens Books. (n.d.). Hot Dog by Doug Salati. PenguinRandomhouse.com. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/659445/hot-dog-by-doug-salati/ Salati, D. (2022). Hot Dog (D. Salati, Illus.). Alfred A. Knopf.

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[the-dust-jacket]

Congratulations to the 2023 Caldecott Medal winner and Honorees! 

#Caldecott Award #Hot Dog #Berry Song #Ain't Burned All the Bright #Knight Owl #Choosing Brave #Doug Salati #Michaela Goade #Jason Reynolds #Jason Griffin #Christopher Denise #Angela Joy #Janelle Washington #awards

[hesfrombarcelona]

Hot Dog, by Doug Salati

Genre:

Hot Dog is a picture book (Caldecott Medal winner category).

Target Age Group:

This book is intended for elementary grade children, generally ages 5-10.

Summary:

Summer in the city is hectic, steamy, and loud! A refreshing day at the seaside is exactly what this hot dog needs.

Justification:

Hot Dog won the Caldecott Medal (2023), and received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, and The Horn Book. I was personally drawn to the book's cover art and punny title.

Evaluation:

For this book I will be evaluating illustrations, style and language, and characters.

Illustrations:

It is easy to see why Hot Dog was awarded the Caldecott Medal. The illustration art is lovely, with rich colors and humorous details that will capture the interest of adults as well as children. A lot of the action is represented solely through the pictures, with only a few words, or even none, on many of the pages. The colors reinforce the contrast of the hot and anxious environment of the city with the cool and relaxing feeling of the seaside. I read this in a physical book format and feel that this is the best way to enjoy the artwork, especially the two-page spreads.

Style and Language:

The text of Hot Dog is simple and spare. The pages set in the city help to convey the frantic feel of the setting through short bursts of words punctuated with frequent exclamation points. In contrast, the seaside pages have flowing phrases, and some have no words at all, reflecting the peace and calm the characters feel.

Characters:

Neither of the characters in "Hot Dog", the dog and his owner, are named. The dog is the main character and the story is told from his viewpoint, resulting in a near-to-ground focus familiar to young children. The dog is anthropomorphized and very expressive in an endearing way. His owner is made relatable and likable mostly through the reader's observation of her bond with her dog. The two characters' interaction is heartwarming and engaging.

Hot Dog is a great book for reading aloud. The vivid illustrations would work well for reading to a classroom or library storytime group. The sweet and gentle story also makes it perfect for a bedtime story. Overall, I found this to be such an adorable book that I plan to buy a couple of copies for gifting to young relatives this holiday season!

References:

Salati, D. (2022). Hot Dog. (D. Salati, Illus.). Knopf.

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[cloverdalebooks]

Hot Dog

Written and illustrated by Doug Salati

Print book 

Published May 24, 2022 by Knopf Books for Young Readers, Penguin Random House 

Awards: Randolph Caldecott Medal (2023) and Ezra Jack Keats Book Award (2023) 

Dimensions:  9x10ish inches. 32 pages long, with illustrations on the title and copyright pages  

Age range according to publisher: 4-8 years. I agree more with 4-6. I think 7-8 year-olds might appreciate the art and story, but some might prefer more challenging text. 

Hot Dog follows the perspective of an overwhelmed, overheated little dog accompanying their owner on errands during a hot day in the city, and the refreshing trip to the beach that follows when the owner realizes the dog needs a break.

The text and illustrations work together beautifully to portray what the little dog is seeing and feeling. Readers are invited into the dog’s sensory experience through spare, lyrical lines of text that emphasize heat, noise, and frustration in the first half...

...then spaciousness, playfulness, and rest in the second. The illustrations richly depict the crowded cityscape details in reds, yellows, and grays, then changes to a wash of deep blues, greens, and tans at the beach.

As dog and owner return home in the evening, pages depicting the subway, city streets, and apartment show comfort in coming home to a familiar place after a rejuvenating time away. 

This book would be a perfect addition to a summer reading list for young children, and caregivers can use this book to begin several conversations. Of course, it can be read purely for enjoyment without the pressure of needing to make it into a lesson, but several opportunities for teachable moments are available.

One example is taking special care of pets during the summertime and remembering that they can’t tell us with words when they’re thirsty or if their paws are burning on the pavement. How can we pay attention to what their behavior is communicating and how can we help them?

Another example could be considering how to take care of oneself and each other in crowded, overstimulating situations. How can you tell your grownup you need some water or a break from the crowd? How can you help your little sibling or cousin if they’re feeling overwhelmed? (Taking deep breaths, centering exercises, etc.) 

The title of the book is “Hot Dog” and the dog depicted is a Dachsund. Caregivers can discuss how some words or phrases have multiple meanings: Dachsunds are nicknamed “wiener” or “sausage” dogs due to their shape, so “hot dog” can refer to both the Dog’s breed and temperature. Can you think of other examples like this? 

Overall, this book is an excellent new award winner featuring beautiful art and a compelling protagonist.

#picturebooks #dougsalati #summerreads #beachreads

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[lifethroughrainbowglasses]

Hot Dog by Doug Salati

Category: Caldecott Winner

Author: Doug Salati

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Summary: Summer in New York City is just a little too hot for this adorable dachshund. While walking through the hot streets he collapses on the street and refuses to move so his owner takes him to the beach for a breath of fresh air.

Justification: I picked this book because I had read most of the other Caldecott books already and I thought it would be an interesting change of pace from the other books I have been reading. When looking at this book in a library it makes sense because it features a loveable main character in the dachshund and the universal annoyance at the heat of summer. It reminds me of a book from my youth, Hotter than a Hot Dog, which was an interesting throwback when reading this book. Hot Dog is a great read-aloud for classrooms getting ready for summer.

Illustrations: The illustrations in this book were gorgeous and flowing. Scenes in the city were full of reds and oranges, the pages claustrophobic and cluttered with people making the world feel like too much. This was contrasted with drawings at the beach which were more open and complemented by shades of blue and green. The words were few but the illustrations gave the reader the complete sensory picture throughout the book as it transitioned from bright morning colors to darker nighttime hues.

Writing: The writing in this book was purposeful and efficient giving voice to the emotions in the main character. The words were full of emotion, personifying the world around the dog in the way that the author imagines they are experiencing the world. "Moon rises, skyline shimmers" points out the aspects of the world the dog is noticing but doesn't contain all the other thoughts and worries humans might attribute to the world around them.

Themes: Hot Dog is about the importance of resting and how others help us to take time for ourselves when we are overwhelmed. In the beginning of the book, the dog is clearly overwhelmed and refuses to move so his owner takes him to find a breath of fresh air. This book is useful for a discussion where we talk about ways we can take a rest if we are feeling overwhelmed.

Salati, D. (2022). Hot dog: (Winner of the 2023 Caldecott Medal). Knopf Books for Young Readers.

[gingerlanier]

Book Review List

These are the books I've reviewed on this blog so far:

I was Born a Baby by Meg Fleming (Texas 2x2)

Gladys the Magic Chicken by Alex Rubin (Texas Bluebonnet nominee)

Standing in the Need of Prayer by Carole Boston Weatherford (Coretta Scott King illustrator winner)

The Coquies Still Sing by Karina Gonzalez/E (Pura Belpre honor)

Hot Dog by Doug Salati (Caldecott 2023 winner)

The Puppy Prince by Melody Mews (Fantasy, digital format)

[booksofwonderevents]

Join us for our Father’s Day Picture Book Bonanza featuring CHRIS RASCHKA for Side by Side, DAVID EZRA STEIN for Hush Little Bunny, AME DYKEMAN for Dandy, MATHEW FARINA for Lawrence in the Fall, and DOUG SALATI for Lawrence in the Fall.

You and your young readers and listeners will not want to miss out on this chance to meet five amazing creators all at once. They will be discussing their wonderful picture books, answering questions from the audience, and signing copies of all their books. Ages 3-6 and up. Saturday, June 8th, 1-3pm.

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[wesleyryanclapp]

The Coat by Doug Salati (more here) http://bit.ly/2HEMpx3

[hesfrombarcelona]

Titles I Have Reviewed

Bea Wolf, by Zach Weinersmith

Pizza: A Slice of History, by Greg Pizzoli

Dear Mothman, by Robin Gow

Scythe, by Neal Shusterman

Brooms, by Jasmine Walls and Teo DuVall

Firekeeper's Daughter, by Angeline Boulley.

All Boys Aren't Blue, by George M. Johnson

The Last Cuentista, by Donna Barba Higuera

Hot Dog, by Doug Salati

Sam’s Super Seats, by Keah Brown

The Girl With a Mind for Math, by Julia Finley Mosca

Fugly, by Claire Waller

Willodeen, by Katherine Applegate

Before She Was Harriet, by Lesa Cline-Ransome

White Bird, by R. J. Palacio

[gingerlanier]

Book Review: Hot Dog By Doug Salati

Hot Dog By Doug Salati

Genre (or “category” from the requirements list):

            This book is the 2023 Caldecott award winner.

Target Age Group:

            The target age group is ages 4-8, grades k-1 (LVCCLD library catalog)

Summary:

            A little city dog has found himself utterly drained from the summer heat and his owner has just the right thing to perk him up again!

Justification:

            I chose this book because the moment I saw the cover I was drawn in by the look on the dog’s face when he’s on the beach, wind in his fur.  The book manages to hit that rare combination of rich illustration with minimal text. The simplicity drives the story and makes it all the more meaningful.

Evaluation:

For this review, I will be evaluating illustration, setting, and characters.  

The illustrations in this book are the star, of course- it’s a Caldecott winner! The story can be understood with the illustrations alone, although the simple text really makes it a total package. In the beginning the illustrations set the scene: summer in the city. You can see the steam rising off the street, and the loose lines and warm colors of the city make you feel like you’re right there with the little dog. When the dog and owner get to the beach- the pictures open up, and the tightness felt from the chaotic city is no more. Here you have more curved lines, upturned corners and waves to mimic the ocean. The dog’s fur is breezy, a little bit lighter in color and blows along in the ocean wind. The color palette and loose quality of the line reminds me of the Madeline books by Bemelmans.

The setting goes from the hot blistering city to the cool breezy beach. The city setting seems timeless, the use of color and simple design make this possible. The author and illustrator take us to the hot city with the evocative text and pictures, and we get rewarded along with the little dog when we go to the beach. I felt a sense of relief and abandon when they got to the beach and he started to run!

I think readers of all ages can relate to the dog in the story. When he refuses to move from the city street it reminded me of my children when they don’t want to get up! Kids could see themselves in his frolicking when he’s on the beach and his sense of wonder. Adults could see themselves in the lady, when she sees that her dog (and her) needs to get out of the city for a while. The characters don’t really speak but we know what they want and they are brought alive by their actions and their obvious love for one another.

References:

Salati, D. (2022). Hot dog (D. Salati, Illus.). Knopf Books.