Cute story, a bit wordy but even my train/car loving two year old has sat for it many times, I always enjoy RW Alley's illustration. His characters always have great expressions. ( )

A cute addition to the Art of Racing in the Rain family of books from Garth Stein, Enzo Races in the Rain! tells the story of Enzo's coming into Denny's life, but told for a much younger audience, this time as a picture book. The Art of the Racing in the Rain is one of my favorite books, and with this picture book, Stein introduces Enzo to an entirely new audience, yet he stills keeps Enzo's basic character and sense of self intact. Here, Enzo discovers his love of speed (a theme that continues throughout the original book), and learns just how big the world can be, and how important it is to find and keep your family.

The art in the book is adorable, and while the story is short (as are any picture book), it moves fast and really shows how big and scary a change in your life can be (such as Enzo going from the country to the city), but that if you've got your family with you, things will generally work out in the end.

There are going to be following volumes in the picture book series (one for Christmas this year, and another for Halloween next year), and I'd like to think that possibly Stein will continue Enzo's story for years to come thru these editions for younger kids.

Highly recommended for anybody with children, anybody that loves dogs, and fans of The Art of Racing in the Rain. ( )

Cute dog, genial story, but text is too wordy. ( )

dog is narrator, and he likes to go fast ( )

For those of you who loved the Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein, Enzowe now have the children’s version, Enzo Races in the Rain. With text by Mr. Stein and artwork by R. W. Alley, this picture book is adorable. I finished the book wanting Enzo as my dog.

ArtOfRacingThe story line is sweet. The artwork is colorful and I can see children wanting their parents to read this book over and over. If you are looking for a holiday present, this is the perfect gift (for a young child or for the child in your adult self).

P.S. There’s also the chapter book version geared to the 8 – 12 year old crowd, Racing in the Rain: My Life as a Dog.RacingInTheRain ( )