Wellington journalist Mike White is probably best known for his crime reportage in North & South magazine, but he's also known in the capital's dog parks with his SPCA rescue dog Cooper. His new book is an extremely funny and poignant book about the joys of dog ownership. His portrayal of the community of dog-walkers and their dogs in Wellington is terrific, and the book includes brilliant cartoons by Sharon Murdoch. A lovely gift package for the dog-lover in your life.