Consuelo F. Ortiz, My name is Twig, Five Mile Press, Nov 2024, 32 pp., RRP $24.99 (hbk), ISBN 9781922943675
Twig is the right name for a greyhound because they look similar to a twig. Greyhounds are lean and sleek. Twig is looking for playmates. Consuelo F. Ortiz introduces a wide array of dogs and their characters in My name is Twig. These dogs include Basset Hounds like Slacky; Chinese Crested dogs who yap a lot; Dachshunds who are low to the ground and busy; Golden Retrievers dashing off to find sticks; Poodles, Westies, Corgis and Cattle Dogs. It is a feast of dog breeds.
Twig is rejected by all his dog friends. He doesn’t understand why. When Lucy makes cookies with Twig, he loves that. When Lucy takes him to the beach and introduces Twig to seagulls and crabs, he loves that too. But how does Twig make friends? Lucy helps Twig to find them.
Every day Lucy and Twig tried something different with a new friend. That’s when Twig discovers that friends are different. Twig finds every friend offers him a new experience and good friends always help you to be your best.
Best friends always stick together until THE END.
A book about friendship and all sorts of dogs. Dog lovers will especially enjoy My Name is Twig.
Suitable for children 3-7.
Reviewed by Suzanne Gervay
