A review by nerfherder86
Emily and Carlo by Marty Rhodes Figley

4.0

Apparently Emily Dickinson owned a Newfoundland dog. I did not know that, and found it an interesting new fact to learn about this poet. This picture book, illustrated in beautiful watercolor paintings, relates how Emily was given Carlo as a gift and how he was her beloved (and often only) companion for for sixteen years. The text sprinkles quotes from her poems and letters throughout, and ends with a brief author's note and a source list. Nice look at how dogs can inspire and comfort.