We couldn't resist this delightful romp in the dog park from Australian animal welfare advocate Lara Shannon, well known Down Under for her television show Pooches at Play. Her entertaining tour of canine history shows how dogs are seen in cultures all over the world, while visiting with some of our favorite breeds and some you may never have heard of, like Africa's Abyssinian Sand Terrier and the New Guinea Singing Dog. Even dedicated dog lovers may find a few surprises here, and Wenjia Tang provides charming illustrations throughout, with cartoon pups that are full of personality.