“Eight adorably motley visitors to a local dog park raise an intriguing question: ‘What truly constitutes a ‘match?”… Excellent fodder for charting and diagramming exercises, it’s also a funny and pointed object lesson about learning new tricks when it comes to seeking common ground.” —Publishers Weekly
“Visitors to a dog park find common ground, even though they don’t look the same—or even belong to the same species… In Glick’s idyllic cartoon scenes, humans of diverse hue, including one who uses a wheelchair, stay in the background until the time comes for a group portrait and a collective ‘WE ALL MATCH!’ Best of all, character cards for the eight animals at the end offer readers opportunities to keep making connections within, and perhaps beyond, the four-legged cast. A fetching reminder to look for what brings us together.” —Kirkus Reviews
“This energetic comedy takes a fond look at the ins and outs of canine behavior… Glick’s zany art, in a comic-style panel layout, is well suited to Barton’s concept and enthusiastic tone.”—School Library Journal
“Finding common ground is humorously explored in this comic-book-style visit to a dog park… Glick’s energetic and affectionate illustrations are a fine match (heh heh) for Barton’s…cleverly comical text.”—The Horn Book
“Love this picture book that shows young readers that we have far more in common than just the way we look. Books like this are needed now more than ever.”—Silver Unicorn Bookstore, Acton, MA
“Texas may be known for its illustrious literary figures like McCarthy and McMurtry, but the state is home to acclaimed children’s book authors as well, including Chris Barton. The Austin-based writer is known for works like Shark vs. Train, and his newest title is both a delight to read and a sight to behold with beautiful illustrations by Sharon Glick. We Match! takes readers on an adventurous day at the dog park, where a pack of adorable and engaging pups discover what they have in common through mixing and matching, such as comparing and contrasting their love for balls, chasing squirrels, and unique food preferences. By the end, these canines might just discover they have far more in common than they thought. The comic-style book is also a great introduction to math concepts and peer empathy for ages 4-8.”—Texas Highways
“Wonderful picture book full of happy dogs and an important message about the connections we all have to one another if we just stop and look for them… Perfect for a first day of school.”—Hallsville Intermediate School, Hallsville, TX
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