FICTION

Shaggy Dogs, Waggy Dogs

by Patricia HUBBELL
978-0-76145-957-6.
COPY ISBN
PreS-Gr 2—An assortment of lovable-looking pooches is pictured in this charming ode to man's best friend. In perfect rhyme, Hubbell describes the canines by their characteristics rather than breeds: shaggy, waggy, thin, saggy, shy, bold, pretty, puppies, full-grown, and more. Next she offers a litany of the things dogs are good at doing, such as finding a lost ball, going for walks, digging up bones, and comforting their owners when they feel sick. Wu's detailed illustrations drawn with colored pencil over acrylic vividly depict the different textures of each animal's fur as it engages in typical doggie pastimes. Children who love animals will adore this fetching book.—Martha Simpson, Stratford Library Association, CT
In bouncy rhymes, Hubbell describes how dogs come in all shapes and sizes and have different personalities: "Shaggy dogs, waggy dogs. / Pencil-thin and saggy dogs... / Itty-bitty pretty dogs. / Shy dogs. Bold dogs..." Cheerful colored-pencil over acrylic drawings showcase the canines' expressions as they eat, sleep, play, and offer companionship and love to their owners.
Reviewed by Martha Simpson , Sep 01, 2011

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