A favorite story of generations is now back in print. This quirky, breathtakingly illustrated story about a dog and a little boy is one of Brown's best. Full color. \nOnce upon a time there was a funny dog named Crispin s Crispian. He was named Crispin s Crispian because he belonged to himself.So begins the story of a dog who runs bang into a little boy, who also belongs to himself. This quirky, breathtakingly illustrated story is one of Margaret Wise Brown s best.