DOGS ON THE TRAIL

DOGS ON THE TRAIL by Blair Braverman

I don't know if you guys recently caught the Iditarod.i have loved the idea of the amazing race since I first heard about it. This year's race began March 3. First place winner, Dallas Seavey, is a 37-year-old Alaskan native, and this was his 6th time winning this famous dogsled race! He finished the race in 9 days, 2 hours, 16 minutes, and eight seconds. His winnings? $55,000.00.

I recently read a beautiful picture book biography entitled Dogs on the Trail: A Year in the Life by Blair Braverman and Quince Mountain. This 143 page book takes you through the seasons of the year and what sled dogs are doing during those seasons. It explains what a sled dog is exactly and the special care it takes to have these amazingly athletic dogs. It showcases the dogs' individual personalities and gives the reader a chance to get to know them. The book is very well done and pictures are gorgeous.

HEADS UP- Now, with what I am about to say next, we aren't going to comment directly about this in the comments. This is a very hot topic in our world and the goal of this page is not to fight with each other, but to help you have information. Sometimes we don't learn about authors themselves until we get home and read the bios. Some of you may have been familiar with the names and already know where I am going with this. I was not.These authors are married to each other. Quince is the "first openly transgender musher in the Iditarod." Quince was not originally born a male, but has since undergone procedures. I am just going to say I would not have guessed it from the pictures in the book. None of this is expressed in the book itself, but I want you to be aware so you can decide what books fit your family. We'll just leave it at that.