The Perfect Dog

Reviewed by: Mary Peverada - Portland Public Library, Portland, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: August 29, 2016

Review

A young girl has been told that she can get a dog. Now she knows exactly what to look for so she will get the perfect dog. She goes through a litany of superlatives from size to hair and speed to snuggliness. The pages are a joy to young dog lovers as dogs in all shapes and sizes are illustrated - pulis, poodles, pugs and more. The pages are bare except for the girl and the dogs - making the dogs the center of attention. The adjectives are illustrated with different fonts, types, and text sizes. This is not a new idea but it is sweet and charming. And ultimately the dog chooses the girl!

Overall Book Score: good