Rambler is 100 dog-years old and his owner, Maris, throws a big birthday bash. All her friends dress in their favorite dog clothes, have a howling contest, and a doggy birthday cake. Then the guest of honor disappears. Where did Rambler go?
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Kirkus Reviews

In page-filling pastels, Johnson-Petrov creates a lighthearted ... Maris, with her dramatic gestures and flyaway red hair..."
Horn Book

The story has suspense and humor, and the pastel illustrations have plenty of energy.
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The Bulletin

"The oversized double-page pastel compositions are anything but delicate. Johnson-Petrov's energetic, roll and tumble renderings vigorously reflect the kids' happy enthusiasm, from bone shaped invitations to Rambler's quiet nap in Maris's closet."

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Booklist

"Johnson-Petrov's bold illustrations work wonderfully with the humorous text to make the book a fun-filled romp..."