A scruffy little dog invades a family's picnic. The children name him Willy and soon beg to take him home. The family drives away but all week can think of nothing but Willy, returning a week later to take him back home with them. The straightforward and clean plot of THE STRAY DOG is illustrated by eloquent line and watercolor pictures. This "stray" should find a home in all reader's bookshelves --- and hearts.