Publication August , 2026
Experiencing new things is a fact of life but, whoa, think how anxious new experiences can make a dog new to both a home and its new human. Milton is adorable and brave, however, trusting his new human to take care of him and be there for him. I read that the story is based on Milton and author Jonathan Graziano's real life meet and get to know each other, making it all the better. I'm just surprised that I seem to have somehow missed Graziano's dog related books until now. I'll be looking for them in the future, however, as I thoroughly enjoyed this tale.
The illustrations are lively and colorful. Well, most are. I'm assuming, however, that since my copy was an early copy, the final version will be fully colorful, so don't hesitate if you see that noted in other reviews. I did when I went looking to see if I was missing something and although I couldn't pick up on any logical reasons, thought maybe I was missing some grand but subtle point. Grin. Anyway, do be sure to give the illustrations some attention as they are not just fun but there is lots to spy. I absolutely adored the pictures of Milton's co-passengers on the plane, for instance. Also, having had a rain adverse dog myself, I grinned at Milton's adorable yellow raincoat. Nope, no spoiled dogs in the author's home, either, I'm sure.
Anyway, you'll enjoy their adventures as they get to know each other and survive not only raindrops but another monster according to one of my past dogs, thunderstorms and lightning. Milton is able to lean on his human, however, a subtle hint that change may make you anxious but even scary things aren't so scary when you have a friend. My thanks to #SimonAndSchusterChildren'sPublishing for introducing me to Jonathan Graziano's work and giving me an early peek at Milton's life after a surely nerve wracking move. I came away from the book with all the more respect for the various dogs who've given me their trust over the years. Virtual treats for Milton!
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