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An enthralling novel for all ages by award-winning author Dave Eggers, told from the perspective of one uniquely endearing dogfeaturing beautiful artwork from Caldecott honoree Shawn Harris.

Johannes is a highly engaging narrator whose exuberance and good nature run like a bright thread through the novels pages. The New York Times

Johannes, a free dog, lives in an urban park by the sea. His job is to be the Eyesto see everything that happens within the park and report back to the parks elders, three ancient Bison. His friendsa seagull, a raccoon, a squirrel, and a pelicanwork with him as the Assistant Eyes, observing the humans and other animals who share the park and making sure the Equilibrium is in balance.

But changes are afoot. More humans arrive in the park. A new building, containing mysterious and hypnotic rectangles, goes up. And then there are the goatsan actual boatload of goatswho appear, along with a shocking revelation that changes Johanness view of the world.

Lushly illustrated with old world paintings and new artwork from Caldecott honoree Shawn Harris, this story about friendship, beauty, liberation (and running very, very fast), will make readers of all ages see the world around them in a wholly new way.