Excellent Ed

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

Review Date: March 2, 2017

Review

All of the children in the Ellis family (Elaine, Edith, Emily, Elmer and Ernie) are excellent at something - except the family dog, Ed. Ed wants to be allowed to do everything that the children do - eat at the table, ride in the van, sit on the couch and use the indoor bathroom. While the children all excel at things like soccer, math, cooking and ballet - Ed just can't find his place. He attempts to excel at less than excellent behaviors like breaking things, losing things, and forgetting. The poor dog begins to believe that he isn't good enough for the Ellis family. But the family loves their dog and they see what he is good at. They remind him that he is excellent at cleaning the floor of crumbs, welcoming the family back home and keeping feet warm.

The illustrations perfectly depict a warm and loving family. They are mixed media with a lot of warm yellows. Ed shown with tail in constant motion.

Ed shows that everyone can be excellent at something! This book is an excellent addition to most collections.

Overall Book Score: very good