Bailey at the Museum

PreS-Gr 3—Based on award-winning cartoonist Harry Bliss's picture book (Scholastic, 2012), this tale features Bailey, a lovable dog who is more than a bit excited about the school trip to the Museum of Natural History. Bailey quickly becomes a little too engaged in the exhibits. Not only does he not realize that he shouldn't drink out of the grand outdoor fountain, he also doesn't understand that dinosaur bones aren't for climbing or chewing on. When he races up the T. rex skeleton and starts gnawing on one of the bones, his teacher, Mrs. Smith, quickly assigns him a partner, the museum guard. Bailey's new friend helps—or tries—to keep Bailey out of trouble. Fans will love this animated version of one of their favorite picture books, and newcomers will enjoy meeting this spirited and curious, though sometimes a bit naughty, pup.—Amy Joslyn, Fairport Public Library, NY