I'm My Own Dog

"A sweet and funny role reversal... An ode to the transformative joy of companionship."— The New York Times Book Review

Many dogs have human owners. Not this dog. He fetches his own slippers, curls up at his own feet, and gives himself a good scratch. But there is one spot, in the middle of his back, that he just can’t reach. So one day, he lets a human scratch it. And the poor little fella follows him home. What can the dog do but get a leash to lead the guy around with? Dog lovers of all ages will revel in the humorous role-reversal as this dog teaches his human all the skills he needs to be a faithful companion.

Publisher: Candlewick
Published: 5/19/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Trade Paperback
Size / Weight: 9.9 in H | 9.1 in W | 0.1 in T | 0.3 lb Wt
ISBN: 9781536253832


About the Author

David Ezra Stein is the author-illustrator of many picture books, including the Caldecott Honor Book Interrupting Chicken and its sequels; Ice Boy ; and Dinosaur Kisses. He lives with his family in Kew Gardens, New York.

Author Residence: Kew Gardens, NY

Illustrator Residence:Kew Garden, NY