Hot Dog philosophy Winner of the Pura Belpré

Winner of the Pura Belpré Award for Children's Text

"Fatima had one wish

Sweeter than fiction

"Amari Peters has never stopped believing her missing brother

where ghosts walk the streets and their kisses have warmth

Hot Dog philosophy Winner of the Pura BelpréWinner of the 2023 Caldecott Medal This glowing and playful picture book features an overheated and overwhelmed pup who finds his calm with some sea, sand, and fresh air. Destined to become a classic! "This hot dog has had enough of summer in the city! Enough of sizzling sidewalks, enough of wailing sirens, enough of people's feet right in his face. When he plops down in the middle of a crosswalk, his owner endeavors to get him the breath of fresh air