I Love Dogs

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

Review Date: November 13, 2017

Review

This title is part of a Pets are the Best series that is focused on owning and caring for dogs. Readers will learn about the responsibilities of getting a pet dog. Feeding, exercising, playing, training and taking the dog to the veterinarian are described in simple, clear sentences with accompanying photos. This series provides critical thinking questions in bubbles scattered throughout the text. There is a page that identifies dog supplies that are need with a picture and a word balloon for each. A picture glossary defines the words: exercise, groom, kennels and veterinarian. Each picture is a small version of the photo used within the text. The back matter includes an Index, three books from other publishers as suggested reading and photo credits. Dog lovers will be inspired to try out their reading skills on this title. Suggested for purchase by libraries looking to add books for the beginner reader in their nonfiction section.

Overall Book Score: very good