Shark Dog!

Reviewed by: Sheila Dube - Springvale Public Library, Springvale, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: September 19, 2017

Review

While on a trip with her famous explorer dad, a red-headed budding explorer is adopted by a shark dog. Having the nose, gills and fin of a shark with a grey dog body creates a few complications when the new pet is brought home. Understated text that correspond to funny cartoon illustrations about fetching sticks (pulling a tree out by its roots), fetching dad's slippers while scuba diving, and clearing the beach will make dog and shark lovers beg for such a pet. The slight nod to keeping animals in their habitat is acknowledged when shark dog gets homesick. A comical read that will fly off the shelves. Some of the text does get hidden in the grass and water illustrations, but reading before presenting to story time groups will alleviate that design flaw.

Overall Book Score: good