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Dog Loves Drawing
by
Louise Yates
Dog loves books, but one day he receives a strange one in the mail—it's blank! Soon, Dog realizes that this book is not for reading, but for drawing. Before long, Dog is doodling and drawing himself into a new world, full of friends and surprises.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
August 14th 2012
by Knopf Books for Young Readers
(first published January 1st 2012)
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I love Dog!
We first met Dog when he loved books so much he opened up a bookstore in Dog Loves Books, which has become one of my staple book-gifts for children. In Louise Yates's new book, Dog receives a new book, a gift from his Aunt, but this one is blank!
Dog starts out with simple doodles, but soon enough the creative juices are flowing and he and his friends go on a journey reminiscent of Harold and the Purple Crayon. Dog had so much fun drawing and creating his own book, he even drew a spec...more
We first met Dog when he loved books so much he opened up a bookstore in Dog Loves Books, which has become one of my staple book-gifts for children. In Louise Yates's new book, Dog receives a new book, a gift from his Aunt, but this one is blank!
Dog starts out with simple doodles, but soon enough the creative juices are flowing and he and his friends go on a journey reminiscent of Harold and the Purple Crayon. Dog had so much fun drawing and creating his own book, he even drew a spec...more
Dog Loves Drawing is such a funny little book, full of adventure, packed with silliness and not forgetting friendships! The storyline is brilliant, it is fast paced and lets little ones imaginations run wild. The amazing little illustrations will keep you highly entertained throughout. My daughter is a little artist, so she loved watching Dog's little doodles come to life when he stepped into the page. The authors writing is great, very engaging and extremely exciting. Dog Loves Drawing is a rea...more
The artist’s choice for bright colors grabs your attention in ““Dog Loves Drawing” by Louise Yates author and illustrator. Each color pencil drawing continued the story further and further. The childlike drawings give it a great touch; since the dog and his friends are suppose to be the ones drawing. The first drawings started really basic as if to suggest that the dog did not really now how to draw as hinted in the reading. The illustrations show lots of doodling (tally marks, circles, stars, h...more
Oh ... Dog is back. And he gets to go on a fun adventure!
This could be a fun introduction to "writing" for little ones who don't quite have the letter formation/spelling/handwriting skills to express the stories their heads can create. They may not be able to write the word "train" but they can try drawing one. Practice expressing their stories whatever way they can express them will give them the confidence and skills to transfer over to writing when the time comes.
The book could also be used...more
This could be a fun introduction to "writing" for little ones who don't quite have the letter formation/spelling/handwriting skills to express the stories their heads can create. They may not be able to write the word "train" but they can try drawing one. Practice expressing their stories whatever way they can express them will give them the confidence and skills to transfer over to writing when the time comes.
The book could also be used...more
Picture books starring dogs are always a good idea, and this one is lovely. Dog loves to read (he even owns a book shop!) and when he receives the gift of a drawing pad, he quickly fills the pages with friends and they head off to adventures that spill all over the pages and practically right out of the book. Dog saves them all from a monster by drawing a door and then drawing locks to keep the monster out.
A great story for kids who love to draw and a fun story for adults to share with kids. Ad...more
A great story for kids who love to draw and a fun story for adults to share with kids. Ad...more
The dog from Dog Loves Books returns in this new book. Dog receives a book from his Aunt Dora, but discovers that there are no words or pictures in it. Accompanying the gift is a note from his aunt stating, "May the lines you draw open a door to some wonderful adventures." Dog gets out his drawing tools and the first thing he draws is a door. From there he draws some companions who help dog draw some fun adventures. I'm already thinking of some ideas for a storytime using this as one of the book...more
The charming dog from Dog Loves Books returns in this second story. When dog receives a blank book in the mail, he’s not sure what to do with it. Then he sees the note from his Aunt Dora that told him it was a sketchbook and wished him wonderful adventures. The first thing that Dog drew was a door, he walked through it and then drew a stickman and a duck. The duck drew an owl and the owl drew a crab. Then everyone started drawing until they wondered what else to do. Dog then drew a train and the...more
Dog loves books and has a books store (Dog Loves Books, Yates) but he receives a blank book, a sketch book from his aunt. Lovely preparation begins with labeled tools, then a wild adventure ensues (think of Harold and the Purple Crayon on steroids). A wonderful title to pair with the Harold titles, with Reynolds Creatrilogy titles, with Doodler Doodling (Gelman/Zelinsky), and so many others celebrating imagination.
A gift arrives for dog and it is a sketchbook. Not sure what to do he starts doodling and adding characters and adding scenes. The story is playful and the pictures are bright and fun. This story would work well with many different levels of students. One idea is to share it during art class as a way to show a starting point. Where do ideas come from? Writing is brainstorming and art is doodling.
What happens when dog opens up a package from Aunt Dora? Given a splendid sketchbook, pens, pencils, brushes-tools to open up a new door Dog draws a stickman who was so much fun, he draws a duck. Duck drawls owl, owl draws crab and soon they are off on adventures riding on a train, rowing on a boat and eating drawn lunches. However, a drawn paradise island isn't what it's drawn out to be, especially when an unexpected guest materializes.
When Dog receives a blank journal in the mail, Dog is a bit curious. He draws a door and steps through it. As with Harold, each thing that Dog draws comes to life, showing young readers how their creativity can bring them to new places. Dog draws himself a few friends to join him, and they set off on an adventure that’s sure to bring giggles and gasps. A true delight.
This book is a must have in your classroom library! This is a great book about imagination and taking your love for reading into a love for writing. How such an amazing story can be created when given blank pages to work with. This book is great for those children who are nervous to write there own story, it can build confidence in our writers. It's awesome!
We read Dog Loves Books and I loved that Dog could become so engrossed in the books he read. So when we saw this book available at our local library, I just knew our girls would love it, since they love to draw.
This is a fun tale that depicts Dog, once again, becoming completely immersed in his activity, this time drawing. The story is fun and the illustrations are colorful and really complement the story nicely.
We really enjoyed reading this book together and we'll look for more books by Loui...more
This is a fun tale that depicts Dog, once again, becoming completely immersed in his activity, this time drawing. The story is fun and the illustrations are colorful and really complement the story nicely.
We really enjoyed reading this book together and we'll look for more books by Loui...more
May the lines you draw open a door to some wonderful adventures.
Inspired to doodle, precocious dog unleashes his creativity and creates an adventure reminiscent in parts of Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are, Weisner's The Three Little Pigs and Johnson's Harold and the Purple Crayon and yet wholly unique.
The gift of a blank sketch book from his Aunt Dora inspires Dog to draw his very own adventure. Fans of Dog Loves Books will be pleased with this charming follow-up, and fans of Harold and the Purple Crayon will enjoy meeting another picture book hero passionate about drawing.
I love this book because it encourages children to use their imaginations and draw all kinds of fun things. It’s also fun to read. Dog—who is unnamed—receives a sketchbook from his Aunt Dora. The sketchbook opens possibilities for a variety of adventures.
Harold and the Purple Crayon was one of my favorite books when I was little, so this book appealed to me. A dog who owns a bookshop and loves to draw and use his imagination - could it get any better?! A sweet, gentle read, suitable for any audience.
I read this story to Xander tonight. It got me thinking that some children are very reluctant to write and that through drawing first they are able to get stories down on the page. This is the big idea from this story. Good for emergent readers.
This would be a great book to have in a classroom! I would read this to students along with "Wreck this Journal" to give students confidence in writing and drawing. This book encourages students to read, write, and draw. I love it!
I loved this book! Great way to talk about drawing and reading for the joy of each experience!
Would be great in combination read-aloud with The Incredible Painting of Felix Clouseau by Jon Agee!
Would be great in combination read-aloud with The Incredible Painting of Felix Clouseau by Jon Agee!
What an absolutely delightful and imaginative book! The illustrations are beautiful and the story is simple. It does involve the reader to imagine a world of doodle and my 3 year old loved it. As a mother, my favorite part was the "thank you letter". Never too early to teach kids the importance of thank you notes
The "Dog Loves..." books by Louise Yates are so adorable, and such an encouragement for kids to pick up a good story and get creative! I love them! I hope she plans to write a few more. :)
I love the illustrations! Part colored pencil for the doodling and part watercolor when the narrator describes the action! It's is a great book to encourage children (of any age) or draw!
Just a great book to inspire artplay and storytelling. Good for libraries and classrooms. Pair it with a sketch pad and colored pencils and pens and it would make a great present.
Dog of Dog Loves Books is back. He still loves books, but one day his aunt Dora sends him a present, a sketchbook. Dog soon discovers another love--drawing.
What I thought: Another hit from Louise Yates. Dog is still lovable. The adventures he takes with his new sketchbook are so imaginative. I think Dog Loves Drawing will encourage children to go on drawing adventures of their own. All the illustrations are great. I can't pick a favorite.
Story Time Themes: Dogs, Art
What I thought: Another hit from Louise Yates. Dog is still lovable. The adventures he takes with his new sketchbook are so imaginative. I think Dog Loves Drawing will encourage children to go on drawing adventures of their own. All the illustrations are great. I can't pick a favorite.
Story Time Themes: Dogs, Art
Fun and imaginative and a bit metafictive. Yet, the pages are so busy and cluttered that apart from being interesting in the details, I found them to be a bit overwhelming.
I read this story, as well as Dog Loves Books, to some 4 and 5 year olds and they loved, loved, loved it. They were eager to begin creating their own stories.
I continue to have a sweet obsession with Dog...in this book, he receives a gift that allows him to create his OWN story! Another wonderful, sweet classic!
Great message - that art, doodling. drawing can tell a story, allow for creativity and challenge the imagination. Would be a fun title to share.
If I were an art teacher, this would be a great choice for me to share with my class. Cute, fun story with the message that everyone is an artist!
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