Laurence Haynes

L. M. Haynes is both the author and illustrator of this engaging tale, a successor to his first on this theme, The Christmas Time Travelers. He has created soft, colorful drawings which bring the dogs very much to life, from their bouncy moves to their sweet, deep dark eyes.

The pictures also serve to convey the mystique of that long-ago manager scene. His book would make a zestful read-to, neatly written in simple language that has the power to keep the attention of younger children. At the same time, it can be read by older ones, posing some questions for lively discussion in family or classroom, about such issues as time travel, Biblical events, and the best use of our modern, ubiquitous cell phones.