My Friend Toby

A beautiful,wordless graphic novel exploring the mind of a dog from his perspective, following his life as he enjoys the seaside with his artist master until things change when he starts seeing a new lady friend.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 12 September 2023
Publisher: Magnetic Press

Toby, the dog, is living his best life by the seaside, enjoying the joys of nature and living with an artist who loves freedom as much as he does. Except for when he's hungry, then nothing matters more than his master, whom he consoles and exasperates and occasionally inspires. Things change, however, when his master starts seeing a new lady friend. A beautiful, wordless graphic novel exploring the mind of a man's best friend from his own perspective.

Toby, the dog, is living his absolute dream by the beautiful seaside, soaking up the sun, feeling the salty breeze on his fur, and enjoying the company of his loving artist owner. They share a deep bond of freedom and creativity, exploring the world together and embracing the joys of life. However, Toby's world is turned upside down when his owner starts seeing a new lady friend. At first, Toby is confused and unsure of how to feel. He loves his owner unconditionally, and he doesn't want to lose him. But as he gets to know the new woman, he realizes that she brings a different kind of joy into his owner's life. She's kind, gentle, and loving, and she makes his owner happy. Toby is initially jealous and suspicious, but he soon realizes that he can also be happy for his owner. He sees how much his owner loves her, and he wants to be there for him, to support him and to make sure that he's always happy. As time goes on, Toby and the new woman become friends. They play together, go for walks on the beach, and even share meals. Toby is amazed at how much he has in common with her, and he realizes that she's not a threat to his relationship with his owner. In fact, he thinks that she's a wonderful addition to their family. As the new woman becomes more and more integrated into their lives, Toby's world continues to change. He learns to share his owner's attention and to be more patient and understanding. He realizes that love is not just about being the center of someone's world, but also about supporting and encouraging them to pursue their dreams and passions. And as he watches his owner and the new woman grow closer together, Toby knows that he has found a new kind of happiness. He has learned that love is not just about being with one person, but about being part of a larger family and about finding joy in the simple things in life. In the end, Toby realizes that he has been blessed with the best of both worlds. He has the love and companionship of his owner and the friendship and happiness of a new woman. He knows that he will always be loved and that he will never have to worry about losing anyone who is important to him. And as he looks out at the ocean, he knows that he is living his best life, surrounded by the people he loves and the beauty of the world around him.

Weight: 874g
Dimension: 223 x 287 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781951719753