Review: "Every dog must have his day" - Jonathan Swift
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 9, 2013
It's common in children's stories to use personification to attribute human qualities to animals, while letting the animals retain their innate characteristics. But Buddy is such a smart dog that it's not enough for him to be a very smart dog - he wants to live like a human. So the story shows Buddy doing human things like reading the newspaper while sitting on the toilet instead of using the nearest tree. Buddy imagines himself having a human job like a doctor, fireman, or even being a king. In the end, though, he realizes that it's enough to just be a good and beloved dog.The story should appeal to toddlers and preschoolers with its colorful illustrations of Buddy imagining himself in various human professions. The text is simple enough for youngsters to understand with the help of their parents as the story is read to them.