On the Road (Down Girl and Sit Series)
Grade 1-3–Narrated from a dogs point of view, this easy chapter book covers the hilarious antics of two canine friends who puzzle through and explain life with their masters. Even though this title is a follow-up toDown Girl and Sit: Smarter Than Squirrels(Marshall Cavendish, 2004), it stands alone. In one of the four episodes, the pups enjoy a car ride as their ticket to see the world. In another, while camping with her human, Down Girl turns into Wild Dog and stalks squirrels, surmising that they may be the creatures she had chased away from her home in the city. Then, she runs when a rabbit (What kind of squirrel was this?) twitches its nose. A small black-and-white illustration appears on almost every page, supporting the texts humor. Anyone who has owned a dog can relate to these tales. Children will be delightfully challenged by the perspective and ask for more.–Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VACopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.