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Doggy Whys?
by
Lila Prap
Lila Prap returns with another humorously illustrated picture book! Why do dogs do as we tell them? Why do dogs differ so much? Why are some dogs more obedient than others? Why do dogs bark? These questions and many more are answered in this funny fact-filled feast.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
May 1st 2011
by NorthSouth
(first published 2010)
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Lila Prap has written another wonderful informational picture book, this time about dogs. Like she often does, Prap begins each double page with a question which she then answers seriously after providing several silly responses. Prap, as always, focuses on information which is great interest to young children and draws illustrations that are just as child-friendly.
“Why Do Dogs Bark?
Dogs bark because they have something to say. A loud, continuous bark warns members of a dog’s family that somethi...more
“Why Do Dogs Bark?
Dogs bark because they have something to say. A loud, continuous bark warns members of a dog’s family that somethi...more
If you have ever wondered why dogs bark or why there are so many kinds of dogs or just about any other basic dog question, this is the book for you. Each page answers a different question and highlights a different breed of dog. (There are also cats on each page answering each question in a funny, sarcastic manner.) Illustrations are simple and child-like in execution. Solid information is presented but seems a bit wordy given the simplicity of the style; they don't quite mesh.
I adored this non-fiction picture book, written in an original, engaging format. Q&As (Why do dogs wag their tails?) feature on the left-hand side of a spread, while more detailed information can be found in paragraphs on the right. The author cleverly divides the book by common dog breeds. Did I mention the illustrations! are! adorable!? My heart about melted on spot by a rendering of a terrier I had years ago. A must-buy for any dog-lover, big or small.
Lots of information, especially that of value to a child asking for a dog of her own, told in an appealingly humorous style. Exactly what I expected after reading Prap's Why?. No, not exactly, because the information was even more thorough and relevant. Definitely recommended to anyone considering, but smart enough to be skittish of, getting a dog.
This was probably my favorite read in today's book pile. Well done on multiple levels. Each page features a question about why dogs do certain things, followed up by a few somewhat silly answers but accompanied by an actual answer/fact and then a different dog & dog fact about that breed. Not only was the book informative but also gave me a chuckle.
My fourth graders will love this. First graders will love this. Advanced facts for fourth graders. Easier text for first graders. A book about dogs. A bunch of random sentences together??? This book will be a rockin' reading buddies book.
Gives description of selected breeds. Cute illustrations. Fun format. Answers general questions that kids want to know about dogs such as "Why do dogs do what we tell them?""Why do dogs sniff each other's bottoms?" Very child-friendly.
I found a few typos but other than that this was a very good read!
Great for explaining dog behavior to young readers.
Not crazy about the cat comments, but a fun book about dogs
Chock full of great info!
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Born in 1955, Slovenian artist and children's book author Lilijana Praprotnik Zupančič, who publishes under the name "Lila Prap," studied architecture at the Ljubljana Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering, and worked as a graphic designer for a number of years. Her debut title, Animal Lullabies, was published in 2000, and was soon followed by others. Her books have been translated into ma...more
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