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Dog Loves Books

by Louise Yates
32p. 978-0-37586-449-0.
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PreS-Gr 1—A small white dog loves books so much that he decides to open his own bookstore. Unfortunately, no customers come, so he occupies his time by reading. He is engrossed in his imaginary adventures when his first real customer asks for a book. Of course, he knows exactly what to suggest. The simple story is accompanied by soft pastel pencil and watercolor drawings that give the book a whimsical, dreamy quality. Dog is surrounded by nonthreatening dinosaurs, space aliens, and other creatures when he is reading about them. Young children can enjoy the book by themselves by following the charming illustrations. Pair this gentle tale with a winning message with Tad Hills's How Rocket Learned to Read (Random, 2010) for a dogs-that-love-books storytime.—Martha Simpson, Stratford Library Association, CT
Endearing bibliophile Dog opens his own bookstore. Business is disappointingly slow, so Dog reads his merchandise to stay busy. In doing so he finds endless excitement--plus the perfect recommendations for a child customer. Warm pastel-hued pencil and watercolor illustrations blurring reality and fantasy create a tongue-in-cheek counterpoint to the text in this celebration of reading and imagination.
Reviewed by Martha Simpson , Aug 01, 2010

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