Synopsis
This rambunctious read-aloud invites the littlest readers to romp through a happy doggy world. The adorable crescendo is sure to have toddlers and puppy fans of any age howling "Encore!"
Children's Literature
A number of dogs are shown behaving in typical dog fashion and making a variety of dog noises. "Watch your feet, it's yappy dog...Yip! Snap! Yap! Cool down with hot dog...Pant! Slurp! Lap!" Thick pages with few words and large font print make this book friendly, but the lack of story will not demand a second reading. The dogs and their behavior are shown on double-page spreads from a floor level perspective. The rhyming text will be useful for beginning readers, as will the upper and lower case use of a large font. The dogs are not identified, though each seems to be a pure breed, and labeling would have been easy enough. This title, originally published in England, is an additional purchase, at best. 2000, Tricycle Press, $14.95. Ages 3 to 6. Reviewer: Candace Deisley