Books with title Winston the Water Dog

Winston the Water Dog: Explorer sweeps young readers into the heroic and often humorous adventures of a Portuguese Water Dog named Winston and his young master, Josh. Through a rare storm at sea, they find themselves sailing on the Santa Maria with Christopher Columbus, his son, Fernando, and the parrot, Exploradora. As a powder monkey and lookout on the ship, the duo survives perilous encounters with sharks, cannibals, and the crusty and sometimes cruel captain as they seek a way home. They learn that life is a continual and often exciting exploration, especially when you have a friend by your side.

Winston The Water Dog is a picture book based on the mostly true adventures of a boy named Josh and his first dog, a Portuguese Water Dog named Winston.Set in Rhode Island, this charming story revolves around loyalty, companionship and the bond that develops between Josh and Winston. It portrays the trials and triumphs they face during their first year together, on the seashore, soccer field, and on their homemade hockey rink. It is a touching story about growing up and facing life’s difficulties – even if you are just a boy and a puppy.There is a mythic component in the book, which tells the simultaneous tale of the water dog’s grandfather, Bravo, and who lives in a faraway land across the ocean. He reappears throughout the book as a figure of courage, whenever the little water dog becomes frightened. The illustrations are beautifully rendered to capture the spirit of these two best friends.

It is early in the 19th century in Scotland. Callum lives alone with his mother in a village outside Edinburgh. His father is a sea captain and is rarely at home.Walking home from school, one snowy, winter day, Callum discovers what looks like an injured dog, lying in a ditch. It turns out to be a wolf! During the dangerous adventures that follow, a deep bond is built between them and the lives of Callum and his family will never be the same again!

It is early in the 19th century in Scotland. Callum lives alone with his mother on the outskirts of a village outside Edinburgh. His father is a sea captain and is rarely at home.Walking home from school, one snowy, winter day, Callum discovers what looks like an injured dog, lying in a ditch. It turns out to be a wolf! During the dangerous adventures that follow, a deep bond is built between them and the lives of Callum and his family will never be the same again!