Our Very Own Dog

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

Review Date: February 21, 2018

Review

The young narrator and her family adopt a dog from the shelter. With a nice blend of fiction and nonfiction the reader is shown that owning a dog is hard work - and persistence, kindness and calmness are essential. This family is well prepared for Sophie's arrival and spend plenty of time with her to get her acclimated to her new surroundings. It doesn't take Sophie long before she knows that she is part of the family. The illustrations match the text. The dogs appear to be walking and scampering across the page energetically with simple strokes.

Overall Book Score: very good