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Snuggle Puppy
Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble
Walter The Farting Dog: Banned From the Beach
Bad Dog, Marley!
Go, Dog. Go!
Dog Heaven
Dog
Scooby-doo Storybook Collection
Life lessons? Romance? Literary instruction? Go, Dog. Go! offers all this and more, wrapped up in one
simply worded, warmly hued package. Using single-syllable words in rhythmic repetition, and
introducing colors and prepositions, this Seuss-styled classic has been an early favorite of children
since 1961. For those looking for deeper meaning in a beginning reader book, here you'll find nothing
less than a microcosm of life. Green dogs, yellow dogs, big dogs, little dogs. Dogs who prefer cars,
dogs who favor skis. All represent the diversity a child will find in the world. And the slow-to-bud romance
between the cheerfully oblivious yellow dog and the mincing pink poodle explains more succinctly than
most self-help books what goes on in many grown-up relationships. Nonetheless, Eastman takes the
concept of "primary" to heart, with his simple silly phrases and solidly colored illustrations. Not only will
this book inspire peals of laughter in kids, it will also help them make the magical connection between
those mysterious black squiggles on the page, and the words they hear and speak. (Ages 4 to 8)
simply worded, warmly hued package. Using single-syllable words in rhythmic repetition, and
introducing colors and prepositions, this Seuss-styled classic has been an early favorite of children
since 1961. For those looking for deeper meaning in a beginning reader book, here you'll find nothing
less than a microcosm of life. Green dogs, yellow dogs, big dogs, little dogs. Dogs who prefer cars,
dogs who favor skis. All represent the diversity a child will find in the world. And the slow-to-bud romance
between the cheerfully oblivious yellow dog and the mincing pink poodle explains more succinctly than
most self-help books what goes on in many grown-up relationships. Nonetheless, Eastman takes the
concept of "primary" to heart, with his simple silly phrases and solidly colored illustrations. Not only will
this book inspire peals of laughter in kids, it will also help them make the magical connection between
those mysterious black squiggles on the page, and the words they hear and speak. (Ages 4 to 8)
Mommy, Daddy, Cassie, and Baby Louie welcome Marley, their new Labrador pup, into their family. But
Marley doesn't stay a tiny puppy for long. He grows and grows, and the bigger Marley gets, the bigger
trouble he gets into. Big, bad-boy trouble. Whether it's chewing Mommy's reading glasses or swallowing
Daddy's paycheck, Marley is a dog like no other. He tries to be a good dog, honest he does, but
everything he tries ends up bad. Then one day Marley goes too far. Will this family have to find a new
home for their big, crazy, pure-hearted dog?
Inspired by John Grogan's bestselling memoir, Marley & Me, this heartwarming story shows that loving
someone, flaws and all, can reap huge rewards.
About the Author
John Grogan has spent more than twenty-five years as an award-winning newspaper journalist and
columnist. He lives in the Pennsylvania countryside with his wife, Jenny, and their three children.
Marley doesn't stay a tiny puppy for long. He grows and grows, and the bigger Marley gets, the bigger
trouble he gets into. Big, bad-boy trouble. Whether it's chewing Mommy's reading glasses or swallowing
Daddy's paycheck, Marley is a dog like no other. He tries to be a good dog, honest he does, but
everything he tries ends up bad. Then one day Marley goes too far. Will this family have to find a new
home for their big, crazy, pure-hearted dog?
Inspired by John Grogan's bestselling memoir, Marley & Me, this heartwarming story shows that loving
someone, flaws and all, can reap huge rewards.
About the Author
John Grogan has spent more than twenty-five years as an award-winning newspaper journalist and
columnist. He lives in the Pennsylvania countryside with his wife, Jenny, and their three children.
Kindergarten-Grade 3–Another tale featuring the independent, stubborn Siamese kitten. Once again,
Skippyjon dons mask and cape, enters his closet, and changes into El Skippito Friskito, an adventure-
loving Chihuahua. Here, after daydreaming about ancient Egypt, he converts into his alter ego and
meets his amigos (a pack of troublemaking poochitos) along the Nile River. Skippyjon fans will find
much to like here–the amigos speak a slang of Spanish and English and spur the frightened kitten into
confronting the Sphinx and a mummy–but the book may be a bit confusing for newcomers as there is no
explanation of his transformation or his canine pals. Done in acrylics and pen and ink, the vibrantly
colored illustrations add humor to the already silly story (the gang wants to visit the Under Mundo where
mummitos rest in peas) and children will want to stop and pore over the details (the mummy is a
Siamese). The text is lengthy, with several points of action, so it is recommended for readers who can
follow the longer format. However, the narrative is broken up by songs and rhymes that will keep them
laughing throughout. When Skippyjon returns to his (real) mummy, youngsters will feel as if they have
been to ancient Egypt with him.–Susan E. Murray, Glendale Public Library, AZ
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Skippyjon dons mask and cape, enters his closet, and changes into El Skippito Friskito, an adventure-
loving Chihuahua. Here, after daydreaming about ancient Egypt, he converts into his alter ego and
meets his amigos (a pack of troublemaking poochitos) along the Nile River. Skippyjon fans will find
much to like here–the amigos speak a slang of Spanish and English and spur the frightened kitten into
confronting the Sphinx and a mummy–but the book may be a bit confusing for newcomers as there is no
explanation of his transformation or his canine pals. Done in acrylics and pen and ink, the vibrantly
colored illustrations add humor to the already silly story (the gang wants to visit the Under Mundo where
mummitos rest in peas) and children will want to stop and pore over the details (the mummy is a
Siamese). The text is lengthy, with several points of action, so it is recommended for readers who can
follow the longer format. However, the narrative is broken up by songs and rhymes that will keep them
laughing throughout. When Skippyjon returns to his (real) mummy, youngsters will feel as if they have
been to ancient Egypt with him.–Susan E. Murray, Glendale Public Library, AZ
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A great big hug in book form, Snuggle Puppy is a year-round valentine from parent to child. It is bright,
chunky, a pleasure to hold, and has a die-cut cover that reveals a glimpse of the joy inside before it's
even opened. Best of all, it's packed, of course, with pure Boynton: her inimitable language, her
inimitable illustrations, her inimitable sense of fun.
OOO, Snuggle Puppy of mine! Everything about you is especially fine. I love what you are. I love what you
do. Fuzzy little Snuggle Puppy, I love you. Featuring a sweet and cuddly doggie cast and rhyming verse,
Snuggle Puppy is the perfect bedtime book to read last, because of an ending that kids will want again
and again: I started with OOO. . . . Now we'll end like this: [BIG SMOOCH!]
chunky, a pleasure to hold, and has a die-cut cover that reveals a glimpse of the joy inside before it's
even opened. Best of all, it's packed, of course, with pure Boynton: her inimitable language, her
inimitable illustrations, her inimitable sense of fun.
OOO, Snuggle Puppy of mine! Everything about you is especially fine. I love what you are. I love what you
do. Fuzzy little Snuggle Puppy, I love you. Featuring a sweet and cuddly doggie cast and rhyming verse,
Snuggle Puppy is the perfect bedtime book to read last, because of an ending that kids will want again
and again: I started with OOO. . . . Now we'll end like this: [BIG SMOOCH!]
Mr. and Mrs. Crabbe are enjoying their seaside vacation . . . until a certain dog blows away their umbrella
with an enormous fart. Before long, Walter is banned from the beach. While stuck inside the beach
house, Walter snacks on a sack of strange-looking tropical fruit labeled Cook Thoroughly. Meanwhile,
Betty and Billy hunt for treasure out on a sandbar. As soon as they find a nickel, Mr. and Mrs. Crabbe
elbow their way in. All four get marooned during high tide. Will Walter hear their cries for help? And why
did that tropical fruit have to be thoroughly cooked?
About the Author
William Kotzwinkle is the author of such enduring classics as The Fan Man, Fata Morgana, and The
Bear Went Over the Mountain. His numerous children’s books include E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. He has
twice won the National Magazine Award for Fiction, as well as many other honors here and abroad,
including the World Fantasy Award. His most recent novel is The Amphora Project.
Glenn Murray has worked in education for over twenty years, both in Canada and the Middle East. He
has written radio dramas for the CBC and devotes a lot of time to promoting literacy. He has been
pleased and privileged to see firsthand that the Walter books can be used to turn kids on to reading.
with an enormous fart. Before long, Walter is banned from the beach. While stuck inside the beach
house, Walter snacks on a sack of strange-looking tropical fruit labeled Cook Thoroughly. Meanwhile,
Betty and Billy hunt for treasure out on a sandbar. As soon as they find a nickel, Mr. and Mrs. Crabbe
elbow their way in. All four get marooned during high tide. Will Walter hear their cries for help? And why
did that tropical fruit have to be thoroughly cooked?
About the Author
William Kotzwinkle is the author of such enduring classics as The Fan Man, Fata Morgana, and The
Bear Went Over the Mountain. His numerous children’s books include E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. He has
twice won the National Magazine Award for Fiction, as well as many other honors here and abroad,
including the World Fantasy Award. His most recent novel is The Amphora Project.
Glenn Murray has worked in education for over twenty years, both in Canada and the Middle East. He
has written radio dramas for the CBC and devotes a lot of time to promoting literacy. He has been
pleased and privileged to see firsthand that the Walter books can be used to turn kids on to reading.
Ages 3^-6. Taking a less temporal approach to the subject of death than did Viorst in her homey tale The
Tenth Good Thing about Barney (1971), Rylant sweeps beyond the here and now into a brightly colored
place she calls Dog Heaven. In this joyfully imagined place, God is a smiling, white-haired gentleman
who watches the goings-on as dogs run and bark, play with kids, eat dog biscuits in cat shapes, and
sleep on fluffy clouds. It's also a place where dogs patiently wait for old friends: "They will be there at the
door. Angel dogs." Rylant's kindergarten concept of the hereafter is cheerful but not humorous or glib.
The story seems quietly and deeply rooted in faith, but it is neither sober nor sentimental, and the notion
of a higher being is blended naturally into the text in an unpretentious, comforting way. The bright acrylic
paintings are Rylant's debut as a picture-book painter; reminiscent of the artwork of very young children,
they mesh beautifully with the innocence of the text (which is actually less a story than a series of
descriptions), with their vivid rainbow colors turning the sometimes scary mystery of dying into an
adventure spent with happy, welcoming four-footed friends. A book for parent-child sharing and
discussion. Stephanie Zvirin
Tenth Good Thing about Barney (1971), Rylant sweeps beyond the here and now into a brightly colored
place she calls Dog Heaven. In this joyfully imagined place, God is a smiling, white-haired gentleman
who watches the goings-on as dogs run and bark, play with kids, eat dog biscuits in cat shapes, and
sleep on fluffy clouds. It's also a place where dogs patiently wait for old friends: "They will be there at the
door. Angel dogs." Rylant's kindergarten concept of the hereafter is cheerful but not humorous or glib.
The story seems quietly and deeply rooted in faith, but it is neither sober nor sentimental, and the notion
of a higher being is blended naturally into the text in an unpretentious, comforting way. The bright acrylic
paintings are Rylant's debut as a picture-book painter; reminiscent of the artwork of very young children,
they mesh beautifully with the innocence of the text (which is actually less a story than a series of
descriptions), with their vivid rainbow colors turning the sometimes scary mystery of dying into an
adventure spent with happy, welcoming four-footed friends. A book for parent-child sharing and
discussion. Stephanie Zvirin
PreSchool-K–This sturdy offering presents full-color photos of charismatic canines embellished with
pull tabs and tactile (mostly furlike) textures. The brief, rhyming text highlights various critters and their
behaviors, making comparisons and contrasts. On one page, a wheaton terrier (Little dog) is posed next
to an English mastiff (Big dog) and a nervous-looking Chihuahua (Teeny dog quakes), while opposite, a
neatly coiffed schnauzer backs away from a damp mutt in a tub and the verse finishes, Dry dog,/Wet
dog–/shake,/shake,/shake! (a pull tab moves the bather's head from side to side). Unfortunately, some
of the concepts are not as clearly presented. One spread reads: Happy dog,/Sad dog,/Friendly dog licks.
/Slobber dog,/Pant dog,/Drooly dog sticks! Aside from the awkward phrasing, children may not notice
that the aforementioned pooch has a touchable sticky tongue (it's rather small) and miss the point
completely. A page showing a Lab puppy in a squatting position declares, All dogs poop, while the
English bulldog standing nearby lifts its leg–with the help of a pull tab–revealing, All dogs pee. The book
ends with foldouts that introduce each pet by name and breed. Leave this one for the bookstore crowd.–
Joy Fleishhacker, School Library Journal
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pull tabs and tactile (mostly furlike) textures. The brief, rhyming text highlights various critters and their
behaviors, making comparisons and contrasts. On one page, a wheaton terrier (Little dog) is posed next
to an English mastiff (Big dog) and a nervous-looking Chihuahua (Teeny dog quakes), while opposite, a
neatly coiffed schnauzer backs away from a damp mutt in a tub and the verse finishes, Dry dog,/Wet
dog–/shake,/shake,/shake! (a pull tab moves the bather's head from side to side). Unfortunately, some
of the concepts are not as clearly presented. One spread reads: Happy dog,/Sad dog,/Friendly dog licks.
/Slobber dog,/Pant dog,/Drooly dog sticks! Aside from the awkward phrasing, children may not notice
that the aforementioned pooch has a touchable sticky tongue (it's rather small) and miss the point
completely. A page showing a Lab puppy in a squatting position declares, All dogs poop, while the
English bulldog standing nearby lifts its leg–with the help of a pull tab–revealing, All dogs pee. The book
ends with foldouts that introduce each pet by name and breed. Leave this one for the bookstore crowd.–
Joy Fleishhacker, School Library Journal
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Wherever there's a mystery to solve, Scooby-Doo is there to crack the case! Follow Scooby and the gang
from Mystery, Inc. as they track down spooks of all shapes and sizes in this collection of Scooby-Doo
storybooks. It's sure to delight mystery lovers big and small.***Includes eight best-selling Scooby-Doo
8x8s.***
from Mystery, Inc. as they track down spooks of all shapes and sizes in this collection of Scooby-Doo
storybooks. It's sure to delight mystery lovers big and small.***Includes eight best-selling Scooby-Doo
8x8s.***
Bad Kitty
From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3–This four-part alphabet book will appeal to youngsters who like their stories more
naughty than nice. The tale opens with Kitty learning that her owners have run out of cat food and that her
only options are healthy and nutritious edibles that run the gamut from Asparagus to Zucchini. She
reacts by doing an A-to-Z list of mischievous things, like claw[ing] the curtains and hurl[ing] hair balls at
our heads. When her owners return with food that ranges from An Assortment of Anchovies to Baked
Zebra Ziti, Kitty realizes she must atone for her bad behavior with a final list of alphabetical deeds such
as cleaning the cat box and washing the car. Some actions and items are a bit of a stretch, in particular
sQuashes for Q and rhUbarb for U. While the story is packed with colorful cartoon illustrations that
introduce each object, it is Kitty who steals the show with her slyly drawn feline expressions. Intended for
slightly older alphabet-book fans, this offering will attract readers with a taste for the ridiculous.–Maura
Bresnahan, High Plain Elementary School, Andover, MA
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Kindergarten-Grade 3–This four-part alphabet book will appeal to youngsters who like their stories more
naughty than nice. The tale opens with Kitty learning that her owners have run out of cat food and that her
only options are healthy and nutritious edibles that run the gamut from Asparagus to Zucchini. She
reacts by doing an A-to-Z list of mischievous things, like claw[ing] the curtains and hurl[ing] hair balls at
our heads. When her owners return with food that ranges from An Assortment of Anchovies to Baked
Zebra Ziti, Kitty realizes she must atone for her bad behavior with a final list of alphabetical deeds such
as cleaning the cat box and washing the car. Some actions and items are a bit of a stretch, in particular
sQuashes for Q and rhUbarb for U. While the story is packed with colorful cartoon illustrations that
introduce each object, it is Kitty who steals the show with her slyly drawn feline expressions. Intended for
slightly older alphabet-book fans, this offering will attract readers with a taste for the ridiculous.–Maura
Bresnahan, High Plain Elementary School, Andover, MA
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The Good Bad Cat - level 1
Ages 9-12. Start to Read! Books are the most entertaining, satisfying, and educational beginning
readers you will find anywhere. The three reading levels in the series make it easy for your child to learn
to read at a relaxed and enjoyable pace. Each book your child reads helps build confidence and a sense
of pride.
readers you will find anywhere. The three reading levels in the series make it easy for your child to learn
to read at a relaxed and enjoyable pace. Each book your child reads helps build confidence and a sense
of pride.
Customer Review
We started with that's not my Puppy and now have 5 of these books. They are my 1 year old's favorite
books by far. Sturdy enough for me to leave a couple of them in the crib (they don't distintigrate if he puts
them in his mouth like some board books), and engaging enough for him to sit still for a full read. He
looks through them alone and with us over and over. He has loved them since about 6-7 months old.
We started with that's not my Puppy and now have 5 of these books. They are my 1 year old's favorite
books by far. Sturdy enough for me to leave a couple of them in the crib (they don't distintigrate if he puts
them in his mouth like some board books), and engaging enough for him to sit still for a full read. He
looks through them alone and with us over and over. He has loved them since about 6-7 months old.
That's Not My Puppy: Its Coat Is Too Hairy
Dogs Chunky Board BookThe Baby Einstein Dogs Chunky board book is an entertaining book created
with colorful images in fine art, illustration and photographs.The Dogs Chunky board book introduces
your child to man's best friend in and out of the home.Baby Einstein Dogs Chunky board book provides
humorous and interesting facts about dogs in adorable charming scenes.Baby Einstein Dogs Chunky
board book uses lovable Baby Einstein characters in bright, happy scenes that will make this one of
your favorite books.
with colorful images in fine art, illustration and photographs.The Dogs Chunky board book introduces
your child to man's best friend in and out of the home.Baby Einstein Dogs Chunky board book provides
humorous and interesting facts about dogs in adorable charming scenes.Baby Einstein Dogs Chunky
board book uses lovable Baby Einstein characters in bright, happy scenes that will make this one of
your favorite books.
Dogs (Baby Einstein) (Board book)
Simon & Schuster
Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely
redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books,
featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board
pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.
Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely
redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books,
featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board
pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.
Doggies (Boynton Board Books (Simon &
Schuster)) (Board book)
Schuster)) (Board book)
MARTY WILL DO ANYTHING TO SAVE SHILOH
When Marty Preston comes across a young beagle in the hills behind his home, it's love at first sight --
and also big trouble. It turns out the dog, which Marty names Shiloh, belongs to Judd Travers, who
drinks too much and has a gun -- and abuses his dogs. So when Shiloh runs away from Judd to Marty,
Marty just has to hide him and protect him from Judd. But Marty's secret becomes too big for him to keep
to himself, and it exposes his entire family to Judd's anger. How far will Marty have to go to make Shiloh
his?
When Marty Preston comes across a young beagle in the hills behind his home, it's love at first sight --
and also big trouble. It turns out the dog, which Marty names Shiloh, belongs to Judd Travers, who
drinks too much and has a gun -- and abuses his dogs. So when Shiloh runs away from Judd to Marty,
Marty just has to hide him and protect him from Judd. But Marty's secret becomes too big for him to keep
to himself, and it exposes his entire family to Judd's anger. How far will Marty have to go to make Shiloh
his?
Shiloh
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Alexandra Day's modern classic Good Dog Carl has sold more than 200,000 copies, captivating
countless readers with the lovable rottweiler Carl, endearing illustrations, and the tale's surprising
silliness. The book begins with the mother saying, "Look after the baby, Carl. I'll be back shortly." Let the
adventure begin! Carl looks out the window to make sure Mom is gone. Once the coast is clear, the baby
crawls out of the crib and onto Carl's back. First stop? Mom's bed. Second stop? The top of the dresser
where powder puffs are sported as hats. The infant--now in Carl's capable paws--slides down the
laundry chute, swims in the fish tank, dances, raids the refrigerator, and makes a huge mess. Carl
dutifully bathes the baby, cleans up the chaos, puts his charge back in the crib, and plays it cool when
Mom comes home. "Good dog, Carl!" she says upon her return. A sweet, subtly absurd picture book that
jubilantly illustrates the old adage, "When the cat's away, the mice will play." (Picture book)
Alexandra Day's modern classic Good Dog Carl has sold more than 200,000 copies, captivating
countless readers with the lovable rottweiler Carl, endearing illustrations, and the tale's surprising
silliness. The book begins with the mother saying, "Look after the baby, Carl. I'll be back shortly." Let the
adventure begin! Carl looks out the window to make sure Mom is gone. Once the coast is clear, the baby
crawls out of the crib and onto Carl's back. First stop? Mom's bed. Second stop? The top of the dresser
where powder puffs are sported as hats. The infant--now in Carl's capable paws--slides down the
laundry chute, swims in the fish tank, dances, raids the refrigerator, and makes a huge mess. Carl
dutifully bathes the baby, cleans up the chaos, puts his charge back in the crib, and plays it cool when
Mom comes home. "Good dog, Carl!" she says upon her return. A sweet, subtly absurd picture book that
jubilantly illustrates the old adage, "When the cat's away, the mice will play." (Picture book)
Good Dog, Carl
Amazon.com
Sesame Street veteran and Emmy Award-winner Mo Willems returns with a fast, funny follow-up to Don't
Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!--only this time, the short-tempered pigeon faces his perfect foil in a
"special guest star" duckling. In the previous Pigeon book, author and illustrator Willems expertly
distilled the escalating emotions of preschoolers all too anxious to get their way. The Pigeon Finds a
Hot Dog--also a simple and sparsely illustrated story--explores the flip side of that coin, exposing the
poker-face persuasive powers of young negotiators. The pigeon just wants to greedily eat the hot dog
that he's found: "Oooooh! A hot dog! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy!" Then along comes the duckling, "scooty
scoot scoot!" with his insistent questions about hot dogs: "What do they taste like?...Would you say that it
tastes like chicken?...Hey, I'm a curious bird." At first, the pigeon entertains the duckling, "Each morsel is
a joy! A celebration in a bun!", but then he soon suspects the little bird might have designs on his
delicious dog. In the end, of course, the clever duckling gets his way--and half of the hot dog: "You know,
you're pretty smart for a duckling." (Ages Baby to Preschool) --Paul Hughes
Sesame Street veteran and Emmy Award-winner Mo Willems returns with a fast, funny follow-up to Don't
Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!--only this time, the short-tempered pigeon faces his perfect foil in a
"special guest star" duckling. In the previous Pigeon book, author and illustrator Willems expertly
distilled the escalating emotions of preschoolers all too anxious to get their way. The Pigeon Finds a
Hot Dog--also a simple and sparsely illustrated story--explores the flip side of that coin, exposing the
poker-face persuasive powers of young negotiators. The pigeon just wants to greedily eat the hot dog
that he's found: "Oooooh! A hot dog! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy!" Then along comes the duckling, "scooty
scoot scoot!" with his insistent questions about hot dogs: "What do they taste like?...Would you say that it
tastes like chicken?...Hey, I'm a curious bird." At first, the pigeon entertains the duckling, "Each morsel is
a joy! A celebration in a bun!", but then he soon suspects the little bird might have designs on his
delicious dog. In the end, of course, the clever duckling gets his way--and half of the hot dog: "You know,
you're pretty smart for a duckling." (Ages Baby to Preschool) --Paul Hughes
The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!
Amazon.com
It's impossible to resist the charms of picture book pals Dog and Bear. Where Dog (a frisky daschund)
is brave and boisterous, colorful stuffed animal Bear is shy, and--much like the beloved curmudgeons
Frog and Toad have for generations--their playful misadventures illustrate the joys of having a best
friend at your side. Young readers will delight in these clever little vignettes and marvel as they watch
Dog and Bear animate each page with big, bold color and expression. Take a look at a sample of pages
from Dog and Bear below--or listen to author Laura Vaccaro Seeger read from the book at the top of this
page--and discover a new reading treasure that would inspire any child to plead (as Dog does to Bear),
"Read to me!"
It's impossible to resist the charms of picture book pals Dog and Bear. Where Dog (a frisky daschund)
is brave and boisterous, colorful stuffed animal Bear is shy, and--much like the beloved curmudgeons
Frog and Toad have for generations--their playful misadventures illustrate the joys of having a best
friend at your side. Young readers will delight in these clever little vignettes and marvel as they watch
Dog and Bear animate each page with big, bold color and expression. Take a look at a sample of pages
from Dog and Bear below--or listen to author Laura Vaccaro Seeger read from the book at the top of this
page--and discover a new reading treasure that would inspire any child to plead (as Dog does to Bear),
"Read to me!"
Dog and Bear
From School Library Journal
Gr 4-8-Jack keeps a journal for his teacher, a charming, spare free-verse monologue that begins: "I
don't want to/because boys/don't write poetry./Girls do." But his curiosity grows quickly as Miss
Stretchberry feeds the class a varied menu of intriguing poems starting with William Carlos Williams's
"The Red Wheelbarrow," which confuses Jack at first. Gradually, he begins to see connections between
his personal experiences and the poetry of William Blake, Robert Frost, and others, and Creech's
compellingly simple plot about love and loss begins to emerge. Jack is timid about the first poems he
writes, but with the obvious encouragement and prodding of his masterful teacher, he gains the courage
to claim them as his own in the classroom displays. When he is introduced to "Love That Boy" by Walter
Dean Myers, he makes an exuberant leap of understanding. "MARCH 14/That was the best best
BEST/poem/you read yesterday/by Mr. Walter Dean Myers/the best best BEST/poem/ever./I am sorry/I
took the book home/without asking./I only got/one spot/on it./That's why/the page is torn./I tried to get/the
spot/out." All the threads of the story are pulled together in Jack's final poem, "Love That Dog (Inspired by
Walter Dean Myers)." Creech has created a poignant, funny picture of a child's encounter with the power
of poetry. Readers may have a similar experience because all of the selections mentioned in the story
are included at the end. This book is a tiny treasure.
Gr 4-8-Jack keeps a journal for his teacher, a charming, spare free-verse monologue that begins: "I
don't want to/because boys/don't write poetry./Girls do." But his curiosity grows quickly as Miss
Stretchberry feeds the class a varied menu of intriguing poems starting with William Carlos Williams's
"The Red Wheelbarrow," which confuses Jack at first. Gradually, he begins to see connections between
his personal experiences and the poetry of William Blake, Robert Frost, and others, and Creech's
compellingly simple plot about love and loss begins to emerge. Jack is timid about the first poems he
writes, but with the obvious encouragement and prodding of his masterful teacher, he gains the courage
to claim them as his own in the classroom displays. When he is introduced to "Love That Boy" by Walter
Dean Myers, he makes an exuberant leap of understanding. "MARCH 14/That was the best best
BEST/poem/you read yesterday/by Mr. Walter Dean Myers/the best best BEST/poem/ever./I am sorry/I
took the book home/without asking./I only got/one spot/on it./That's why/the page is torn./I tried to get/the
spot/out." All the threads of the story are pulled together in Jack's final poem, "Love That Dog (Inspired by
Walter Dean Myers)." Creech has created a poignant, funny picture of a child's encounter with the power
of poetry. Readers may have a similar experience because all of the selections mentioned in the story
are included at the end. This book is a tiny treasure.
Love That Dog
From Booklist
K-Gr. 2. Fergus is a West Highland terrier, sort of an antihero to Rosemary Well's doggie, McDuff. He
goes wild when he sees a cat, won't come when he's called, eats the daisies, and puddles in the wrong
places. Of course, he's not entirely to blame; his unseen master is the sort who tells him not to beg,
then slips him a tidbit, and puts whipped cream in his food bowl after the original offering gets only a
disdainful sniff. This book is all about the impressive, oversize visuals--pictures that show the adorable
doggie in full canine-caper mode: leaping, chasing, digging, not rolling over on command. And the
expressions on Fergus' face perfectly mirror those of many pets who have the innocent look down pat:
"Who me?" However, the best audience for this will be children old enough (or experienced enough with
dogs) to catch the humor. Fergus has made cameo appearances in other Shannon books. Come to
think of it, maybe he's not so much a counterpoint to McDuff as he is Shannon's David in fur. Ilene
Cooper
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
K-Gr. 2. Fergus is a West Highland terrier, sort of an antihero to Rosemary Well's doggie, McDuff. He
goes wild when he sees a cat, won't come when he's called, eats the daisies, and puddles in the wrong
places. Of course, he's not entirely to blame; his unseen master is the sort who tells him not to beg,
then slips him a tidbit, and puts whipped cream in his food bowl after the original offering gets only a
disdainful sniff. This book is all about the impressive, oversize visuals--pictures that show the adorable
doggie in full canine-caper mode: leaping, chasing, digging, not rolling over on command. And the
expressions on Fergus' face perfectly mirror those of many pets who have the innocent look down pat:
"Who me?" However, the best audience for this will be children old enough (or experienced enough with
dogs) to catch the humor. Fergus has made cameo appearances in other Shannon books. Come to
think of it, maybe he's not so much a counterpoint to McDuff as he is Shannon's David in fur. Ilene
Cooper
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Good Boy, Fergus!
From Booklist
Acquired by Grogan and his wife in Florida when he was a puppy, Marley, an oversize, energetic, and
supremely loving yellow Lab, was expelled from his first obedience school but successfully auditioned
for a part in a movie. He bolted his food, chewed everything in sight, and went berserk in thunderstorms.
After moving to Pennsylvania with the growing Grogan family, he discovered the joy of snow,
tobogganing down the hill on his master's stomach. Although never really well-behaved, Marley made
his home in their hearts for 13 years. Grogan has trimmed down his best-selling account, Marley and
Me (2005), for younger readers, leaving out considerable detail about the family but keeping all the
deeds and misdeeds that made Marley so entertaining. The dog's poignant last days are detailed as
well. Young readers with pets of their own will recognize the unconditional affection Marley gave and the
love he earned in return. Both humorous and sentimental, this should attract a broad range of readers.
Isaacs, Kathleen
Acquired by Grogan and his wife in Florida when he was a puppy, Marley, an oversize, energetic, and
supremely loving yellow Lab, was expelled from his first obedience school but successfully auditioned
for a part in a movie. He bolted his food, chewed everything in sight, and went berserk in thunderstorms.
After moving to Pennsylvania with the growing Grogan family, he discovered the joy of snow,
tobogganing down the hill on his master's stomach. Although never really well-behaved, Marley made
his home in their hearts for 13 years. Grogan has trimmed down his best-selling account, Marley and
Me (2005), for younger readers, leaving out considerable detail about the family but keeping all the
deeds and misdeeds that made Marley so entertaining. The dog's poignant last days are detailed as
well. Young readers with pets of their own will recognize the unconditional affection Marley gave and the
love he earned in return. Both humorous and sentimental, this should attract a broad range of readers.
Isaacs, Kathleen
Marley: A Dog Like No Other A special adaptation for young readers
From School Library Journal
Starred Review. Grade 3-7– Georgina and her family have been living in their car since her father left and
they were evicted from their apartment. Mama is working two jobs to earn rent money and trying hard to
hold things together. Desperate to help out, Georgina decides to steal a dog for the reward money,
laying out the details of her plan in a diary. However, the dog's owner can't afford to offer a reward, and
Georgina ends up feeling sorry for the lonely woman. The girl also makes friends with another adult
named Mookie, a kindhearted wanderer who is camped out at the abandoned house where she is
keeping the dog. He shares his wisdom and offers help, whether she wants it or not. Georgina's
narrative is honest and deeply touching, as she recounts how she and her brother try to survive their
circumstances. Washing off in a gas station restroom and turning in grease-stained homework become
fairly normal occurrences. Readers will identify with the agony and the embarrassment caused by being
different, as well as Georgina's struggles with her conscience. The book's endearing humor smoothes
out the more poignant moments, and the unfolding events will keep youngsters totally engaged. The
gem in the story is Mookie, who manages to sparkle even when sadness threatens to devour the
moment. Though set inside a heavy topic, this novel's gentle storytelling carries a theme of love and
emphasizes what is really right in the world.–Robyn Gioia, Bolles School, Ponte Vedra, FL
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Starred Review. Grade 3-7– Georgina and her family have been living in their car since her father left and
they were evicted from their apartment. Mama is working two jobs to earn rent money and trying hard to
hold things together. Desperate to help out, Georgina decides to steal a dog for the reward money,
laying out the details of her plan in a diary. However, the dog's owner can't afford to offer a reward, and
Georgina ends up feeling sorry for the lonely woman. The girl also makes friends with another adult
named Mookie, a kindhearted wanderer who is camped out at the abandoned house where she is
keeping the dog. He shares his wisdom and offers help, whether she wants it or not. Georgina's
narrative is honest and deeply touching, as she recounts how she and her brother try to survive their
circumstances. Washing off in a gas station restroom and turning in grease-stained homework become
fairly normal occurrences. Readers will identify with the agony and the embarrassment caused by being
different, as well as Georgina's struggles with her conscience. The book's endearing humor smoothes
out the more poignant moments, and the unfolding events will keep youngsters totally engaged. The
gem in the story is Mookie, who manages to sparkle even when sadness threatens to devour the
moment. Though set inside a heavy topic, this novel's gentle storytelling carries a theme of love and
emphasizes what is really right in the world.–Robyn Gioia, Bolles School, Ponte Vedra, FL
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
How to Steal a Dog
From School Library Journal
Grade 4-8-- Browsers will find this smorgasbord of equine facts fascinating. Each double-page spread
contains a brief theme paragraph that describes the topic, along with captioned photos of horses,
history, anatomy, physiology, breeds, colors, and uses of horses, asses, mules, and zebras. In the
hodgepodge of captions, a few errors surfaced: a spur is identified as a stirrup, a gelding described as
a mare, a running martingale as a curb rein, a Kimberwicke bit as a bridoon, and a piaffe as a flying lead
change. The British origin won't bother U. S. readers, as the information represents horses around the
world. --Charlene Strickland, formerly at Albuquerque Public Library , NM
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition
of this title.
Grade 4-8-- Browsers will find this smorgasbord of equine facts fascinating. Each double-page spread
contains a brief theme paragraph that describes the topic, along with captioned photos of horses,
history, anatomy, physiology, breeds, colors, and uses of horses, asses, mules, and zebras. In the
hodgepodge of captions, a few errors surfaced: a spur is identified as a stirrup, a gelding described as
a mare, a running martingale as a curb rein, a Kimberwicke bit as a bridoon, and a piaffe as a flying lead
change. The British origin won't bother U. S. readers, as the information represents horses around the
world. --Charlene Strickland, formerly at Albuquerque Public Library , NM
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition
of this title.
Horse
For young horse lovers who can't get enough pictures of horses and ponies, we've created The Horse
Breeds Poster Book, a gorgeous gallery of 30 pull-out horse posters, enough posters to wallpaper a
kid's room. Young riders love pictures of adorable foals, big draft horses, sleek race horses, and tiny
ponies and that's what this book delivers. For this special collection, international horse photographer
Bob Langrish has chosen his most kid-appealing images. On the back of each poster is a panel that
describes the particular breed shown: where it comes from, what it's good at, how it likes to be handled,
and a lot more. Fun facts will turn readers into experts. They'll learn, for instance, that little Shetland
ponies are, pound for pound, the strongest horses of all. And that Belgian draft horses once carried
knights into battle. And that Quarter Horses can outrace Thoroughbreds over short distances. We're
confident this book will be a hit with kids. Why? Because we called in young horse lovers to serve as
consultants on this project. While the official target age for this book is 8 to12, the subject and the beauty
of the photographs will draw in younger and older horse lovers as well. A glossary defines horsey terms
in language kids can understand, making The Horse Breeds Poster Book informative as well as
beautiful
About the Author
Photographer Bob Langrish is one of the world's foremost equestrian photographers. His work is
regularly featured in books and magazines world-wide. He lives in Bisley, in the heart of the Cotswolds.
Breeds Poster Book, a gorgeous gallery of 30 pull-out horse posters, enough posters to wallpaper a
kid's room. Young riders love pictures of adorable foals, big draft horses, sleek race horses, and tiny
ponies and that's what this book delivers. For this special collection, international horse photographer
Bob Langrish has chosen his most kid-appealing images. On the back of each poster is a panel that
describes the particular breed shown: where it comes from, what it's good at, how it likes to be handled,
and a lot more. Fun facts will turn readers into experts. They'll learn, for instance, that little Shetland
ponies are, pound for pound, the strongest horses of all. And that Belgian draft horses once carried
knights into battle. And that Quarter Horses can outrace Thoroughbreds over short distances. We're
confident this book will be a hit with kids. Why? Because we called in young horse lovers to serve as
consultants on this project. While the official target age for this book is 8 to12, the subject and the beauty
of the photographs will draw in younger and older horse lovers as well. A glossary defines horsey terms
in language kids can understand, making The Horse Breeds Poster Book informative as well as
beautiful
About the Author
Photographer Bob Langrish is one of the world's foremost equestrian photographers. His work is
regularly featured in books and magazines world-wide. He lives in Bisley, in the heart of the Cotswolds.
The Horse Breeds Poster Book
From School Library Journal
Grade 4-6–This beautifully illustrated book takes youngsters into the world of the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police and their traveling "Musical Ride" show. The Mounties have entertained crowds across
Canada, performing with their expertly groomed and trained horses. Newhouse captures the spirit of the
Ride through an interesting narrative and elaborately detailed panoramic folk-art paintings. Done in oil
on canvas, the pictures show horses and riders maneuvering against different Canadian backdrops.
Additional line drawings further clarify the text, which provides historical context, details on training and
equipment, and information on what happens during a performance. Readers will be interested in the
finer points, such as the fact that all foals born in a single year have names beginning with the same
letter, that the riders are all trained police officers, and that maple leaves are stenciled on the horses'
rumps before each outing. This title makes a good recreational or educational read.–Corrina Austin,
Locke's Public School, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Grade 4-6–This beautifully illustrated book takes youngsters into the world of the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police and their traveling "Musical Ride" show. The Mounties have entertained crowds across
Canada, performing with their expertly groomed and trained horses. Newhouse captures the spirit of the
Ride through an interesting narrative and elaborately detailed panoramic folk-art paintings. Done in oil
on canvas, the pictures show horses and riders maneuvering against different Canadian backdrops.
Additional line drawings further clarify the text, which provides historical context, details on training and
equipment, and information on what happens during a performance. Readers will be interested in the
finer points, such as the fact that all foals born in a single year have names beginning with the same
letter, that the riders are all trained police officers, and that maple leaves are stenciled on the horses'
rumps before each outing. This title makes a good recreational or educational read.–Corrina Austin,
Locke's Public School, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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