The Perfect Puppy for Me
Gr. 1-3. The boy narrator loves dogs. He has dog posters and books, a dog-eared hat, and a barking clock, but he doesn't have a real dog--yet. Knowing he will get one for his birthday, he studies the characteristics of 11 different breeds to help him choose the perfect puppy. The artwork resembles a sketchbook. Colorful, freestyle cartoons, including many small spot-art pictures with hand-lettered captions, sweep across very busy pages, helping to present a variety of comic and interesting tidbits about dogs and their behavior. From German shepherd to Jack Russell terrier to poodle (and lots in between), each dog has a name and personality. The boy eventually does get his puppy, a "labradoodle" (poodle and Labrador hybrid), which he names Doodle. An entertaining and informative presentation with lots of appeal for children who are dog lovers, especially those who look forward to choosing their own canine friend.Julie CumminsCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved