I would give this book a 5/5 overall for story and picture quality ( )

As both the humans and other dogs in his family set out one day, intent on various activities, Homer sits peacefully on the porch, turning down every invitation to join in. After a peaceful day spent observing the world, he welcomes canine and human family back, before coming inside for some kibble, and another rest. In the end, Homer has everything he needs, in the form of those he loves...

Having greatly enjoyed author/illustrator Elisha Cooper's Magic Thinks Big, about a cat who prefers dreaming of big things to doing them, I was almost guaranteed to appreciate Homer, which also features a family pet who likes to laze the day away. The text here is simple, and captures the sense of peace and restfulness of Homer's day, while the beautiful watercolor artwork depicts both our canine hero's repose and the active things his family like to do. Recommended to young dog lovers, or to anyone who has had an older canine companion. ( )

This book just about broke my heart. But in a good way. ( )

A lovely picture book! ( )

Homer was a story about how a dog lived with a lovely family and three other dogs right on the beach. His three dog siblings asked if Homer wanted to run in the yard and chase the ball, but Homer said NO. Then, a little girl had asked Homer if he wanted to go to the fields and pick out some flowers, Homer again said NO. Another girl, who seemed older had asked Homer if he wanted to go to the beach, he yet again said NO. His parents had asked Homer if he wanted to run to the market, and for the last time Homer had said NO again. His father had asked Homer if he was feeling okay. He had said yes because all he wanted to do was watch everyone he loved dearly do the things they enjoyed to do. ( )