Ethan T. Berlin (ME!) is an Emmy Award-nominated television comedy writer and a Junior Library Guild selected picture book author. His debut picture book, The Hugely-Wugely Spider, was called “a hilarious twist on an old fingerplay” by Kirkus Review. Ethan’s TV credits include “Billy On the Street,” “Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell,” and “Da Ali G Show.” He co-created IFC’s comedy game show, “Bunk.” Most recently, Ethan served as head writer and executive producer for TruTV’s “Paid Off,” which was named as “Noteworthy” by The NY Times. He teaches comedy writing at NYU and SUNY Stonybrook.
I Am Not a Dog Toy
"Choosing friends can be a tricky road to follow in life and rejection a difficult reality to accept. Readers will cheer when the dog’s boundless exuberance eventually counters the girl’s incessant dismissal to create a satisfying bond, and dog lovers will certainly appreciate the sentiments behind the dog’s role in the story. More Toy Story than Corduroy, a satisfying tale of unexpected friendship.
-The Kirkus Review
“A recommended general purchase for all libraries, this examination of a growing relationship from a viewpoint closer to the floor underscores what creates an important bond between friends… This sneakily adorable tale may offer readers a glimpse of their own behavior in their rushes to judgement over potential playmates and friends."
-School Library Journal
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A toy bear insists that he's a kid's toy--not a dog toy--in this story that shows that a true friendship is always one that goes in both directions.
A fun bear, who wears a vest with many pockets, is the brand new toy for a little girl. Bear couldn't be more excited to play with the girl, but she is a little less than enthused. In fact, she throws him into the dog's water bowl. Splash! Bear doesn't take the hint. Dog, however, is very excited to play with Bear. But Bear insists he is not a dog toy, he is a kid's toy. So he keeps trying to get the girl's attention... to no avail. Will Bear ever realize that Dog is the better friend?
Kids making friends will see that friendship isn't really friendship unless it's reciprocated in this hilarious and sweet picture book.
