Knitting for Dogs

"Dressed in colorful knits, both Izzy and her canine pal leap across the pages in watercolor and ink illustrations that showcase Izzy’s creative process, her frustration, and the joyfulness of her relationship with Max, whose body language speaks (adorable) volumes. Molk handles the theme of persistence with deftness and humor, and this will be especially relatable for kids who tend to catch onto things quickly but may be discouraged at any setback. Izzy shows that when you keep trying, you might make something even better than you planned."

"This cozy story illuminates two big realities: that everyone fails sometimes and that failure itself can lead to something better. The illustrations, done in watercolor, pen, ink, and a little Photoshop, are cheerfully comic."

"Izzy hits on the ultimate lemonade-from-lemons idea: turning a misshapen sweater into a warm garment for Max, which sparks demand at the local dog park; a marvelous watercolor and ink spread depicts triumphant Izzy watching sweatered pooches of all sizes romping and chasing tennis balls in the snow. Measured storytelling, wry images, and a cool but approachable protagonist, acknowledging both the frustrations of hitting a metaphoric wall and the joys of discovering new depths of personal ingenuity."