This was one of most precious and adorable books I've ever seen! It felt like a Disney or Pixar short! If I didn't work at a library I might've never known it existed! ( )

When Tony Fucille's book, Poor Louie, begins, a small dog named Louie has decided he will run away from home because he feels left out of the family. Louie has enjoyed a life of being the center of attention. He is beloved by his owners, friends, and neighbors. One day, it all changes for Louie when a dreaded person arrives: a baby! Babies begin to invade Louie’s social life. Luckily, he is safe at home until his owners surprise him with the news that a baby will share his space soon. Louie does not handle the news well. Readers will delight in following Louie's journey to discover the true source of his loneliness. Anyone who has welcomed a new member into the family will sympathize with Louie's plight. As Louie decides to take flight, he discovers that a single baby has arrived home; not two as he had dreaded. The extra supplies were for Louie! He is relieved and excited to begin the new adventure alongside the baby. The story is sweet and simple and tugs at the heartstrings. The illustrations are neatly drawn. ( )

Super cute! This book is CLEVER. One of the biggest changes in a child's life is not being an only child anymore and this book uses a witty little pup to get a child to process what is happening and reassure them that life will go on. It has this sweet little introduction before the title page which integrated the title of the book seamlessly into the story line. Tony Fucile pulls of this super dramatic, self indulging tone without it all feeling like too much. He assists his transitions of emotions with closely paired drawings. A two page spread is taken up with a large illustration of emotional outburst when first, Louie is kicked by his mothers belly and then again when he realizes that his parents may be having twins. This really brings out the distress that Louie is under but also makes it seem a little ridiculous and light hearted for the reader so not to get too serious. Again I just have to say how tactful the tone and use of the dog rather than a child is with the discussion of having another child and transitioning a household to several children versus just one. ( )

What a fun book. Poor Louie thinks he is going to be shoved aside when new babies arrive. The narrative is fun as we share in his growing anxiety. Best of all, it has a fun, unexpected, and happy ending. Great for little kids and those expecting a baby. ( )

Louie was one lucky Chihauhau! His Mom and Dad gave him everything he needed - plenty of long walks, good food, and lots of love and attention. But then one day things started to change... suddenly his parents seemed preoccupied. They fed him dog food - and on the floor! They took to reading off baby names, and Mom got bigger and bigger. Was Louie about to be replaced by a baby?

Fortunately for our canine hero, his parents hadn't stopped loving him - they'd simply begun preparing a place for his new baby brother. Author/artist Tony Fucile, whose artwork was already familiar to me through his illustrations for Kate DiCamillo's Bink and Gollie books, delivers an entertaining and ultimately heartwarming take on the 'new sibling' story type in Poor Louie, presenting his tale from the perspective of a much-petted little pooch. I found the artwork here adorable, and appreciated the story. Recommended to anyone looking for stories about new siblings, or about the reception new babies receive from pets who are already established in the family. ( )