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We Want a Dog
- Subject
- Humorous Stories
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
- Size
- 22.8 cm × 28.2 cm
- ISBN
- 9781728238173
Think you want a dog? Read this first—and get ready for a surprise at the end.
Lo Cole's acclaimed picture book is a hit with preschoolers, dog lovers, and any family who has kids begging for a dog. Laugh through 27 wild pups—each more lovable (and mischievous) than the last—sure to turn storytime into a howl.
Which pup will you choose? One that begs? One that sheds? One that rips things into shreds? Each page introduces a new canine character to spot, laugh at, and compare to your own pets. With energetic rhymes and bold, minimalist art, We Want a Dog captures the chaos and charm of life with a dog in the most playful way.
Praised by Kirkus Reviews as "a perfect read-aloud with a surprise twist ending," We Want a Dog is a must for any child who dreams of a pet—and every adult who knows what that dream really means.
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What reviewers said
"A cute and stylish look at dog ownership."
"[The] rapid-fire controlled descriptions of minor canine chaos will entice audiences and novice readers alike... Youngsters will adore following along with the sharply characterized dogs and bouncy rhyme."
"Lively, rhyming text is perfectly paired with expressive, energetic artwork. The bold digital illustrations, done in a minimal palette of black, white, and red, are full of spontaneity and ingeniousness... Together text and art will garner giggles for this perfect read-aloud with a surprise twist ending!"
"A visual treat with a jaunty, easy-to-read text, this should have wide appeal."
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