[This review has been previously published. It has not been edited.]First of all, just look at that cover. Doesn't it make you want to giggle? I've been chuckling every time I glanced at it, and now that I've read the book my chuckles were not ill-founded.
It's time for a bath and a motley collection of dogs are going to the groomers. Baths, haircuts, and fancy touches are in store! But, uh-oh, something's gone wrong!
This is a level 2 Step Into Reading, which in their system means "reading with help". There are enough familiar simple words that a child can feel confident on their own but plenty of new fun words to sound out with a little help. Even with the limitations of language in an easy reader, Joan Holub has created a fun rhyming story that kids will enjoy working their way through and parents and teachers won't mind listening to for the fiftieth time!
Tim Bowers' illustrations are the perfect touch of hilarity, especially when he matches the dogs' crazy 'dos to their groomers' own haircuts. The pictures enhance the text without offering too many clues to readers.
Verdict: Hand this one to fans of Capucilli's Biscuit series and kids who like funny stories and stories about dogs. It's also going to be a good starter for kids reluctant to try stories on their own, as the fun pictures entice them in to try the chewy words for themselves! Highly recommended.
ISBN: 978-0375855764; Published October 2009 by Random House; Review copy provided by author; Added to the library's wishlist
2 comments:
Thank you so much, Jennifer. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I see some books on the Cybils ER list that I've enjoyed. Elephant and Piggie, Houndsley and Catina, Fancy Nancy, and several others. Great list. I was at Kidlitcon for the first time this year in D.C. and really enjoyed it. I hope to go next year as well. I met so many great people who love books.
Great review Jennifer ... all of them have been terrific! What a resource we've got for this category. Wow!
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