Schnitzel Von Krumm Forget-Me-Not

Children's Literature - Meredith Kiger

Designed for early readers, Schnitzel von Krumm is the story of a dachshund who manages to be everywhere he's not wanted. Schnitzel's family is preparing to go on vacation, but every time Schnitzel tries to help, he only gets underfoot. When the family finally departs, they forget Schnitzel. Schnitzel is soooo sad. When his family realizes their mistake, they turn back to retrieve him. In the meantime, a neighbor realizes what has happened and drives Schnitzel to rendezvous with his family. The humorous, rhyming text and charming drawings will make every reader a Schnitzel lover. 1998 (orig.

School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 2Schnitzel von Krumm's family is packing for a camping trip and the little dachshund is definitely in the way. Once on the road, the parents realize they've forgotten one very important thingSchnitzel von Krumm. A neighbor reunites the neglected pooch with his owners. What could have been a delightful story falls flat. The rhymed verse is lively and rhythmic, but the phrasing is often forced and awkward. The uninspired watercolor illustrations resemble the artwork found in old textbooks. A disappointing effort.Heide Piehler, Shorewood Public Library, WI