I Love Dogs

Reviewed by: Dorothy Hall-Riddle - N/A, Cumberland, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 10, 2015

Review

As a little boy ventures through the park, he celebrates his love of all dogs as he encounters and admires each and every different sort of dog. Dogs of various sizes, breeds, colors, energy levels, and behaviors fill the pages, sure to delight readers of any age. The boy makes his way through the park and arrives at a pet store where he adopts a dog of his own. The bright illustrations captivate the reader's attention and can be poured over to discover each and every detail of the dogs, their owners, and the situations the boy stumbles upon. Younger readers will be able to identify the dogs without even reading the words. The illustrations are realistic enough to clearly convey the descriptions of the dogs while, at the same time, with an air of whimsy such as to not be taken too seriously. This would be great for storytime, a lap-sit, or to just read independently. Students could use this as a writing prompt to describe their favorite, most creative, or imaginative dog. This would also be good for sparking a discussion on pet adoption and finding the right dog for a family.

Overall Book Score: very good