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Lulu Walks the Dogs
In this stand-alone sequel to "Lulu and the Brontosaurus," industry legends Viorst and Smith once again prove that even the loudest, rudest, and most obstinate of girls can win readers over.
Hardcover, 160 pages
Published
September 4th 2012
by Simon & Schuster
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Lulu is back! After her adventures in Lulu and the Brontosaurus with Mr. B., she has vowed not to be as big of a pain but only a sometimes pain. In this adventure Lulu wants a super special thing. Her parents tell her no over and over no matter what strategies Lulu uses to convince them. The finally tell her she will have to pay for it herself. So what is Lulu going to do? Walk dogs of course. Does Lulu know anything about dogs? Not a thing but how hard can it be? Lulu gets three dog walking job...more
Move over Lucy Van Pelt, there's a new kid on the block and she's just as selfish and bratty as you. Meet Lulu. Big head, big mouth, big ideas. She doesn't run a psychiatry booth like Lucy of Peanuts fame, but she does run a dog walking business and I haven't loved a character this much since ...well, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang. So many things reminded me of Peanuts from the pictures to the characters. The running gag on the poodle called, Pookie, doing "what she's supposed to do" to Lul...more
Lulu is a irreverent, sassy, overly confident, funny little girl, who sets her sights on dog walking, in order to earn money for....hmmm, we are never quite sure of what, until the very end. This story is told by an all knowing, wise cracking author, who I'm sure must be friends with Lemony Snicket. Lulu starts her dog walking venture without any understanding of dogs, a limited understanding of time and a dream understanding of money, but she is followed, and with reluctance, admittedly rescued...more
Lulu Walks the Dogs is the sequel to Lulu and the Brontosaurus but stands alone just fine. I have not had the chance to read Lulu and the Brontosaurus though that did not stop me from picking up Lulu Walks the Dogs which is its own amusing story that readers of all ages can appreciate.
This is without a doubt, one of the most entertaining middle grade novels your child will read this year. Viorst provides laugh out loud humor, short chapters, and a firecracker character to keep us on our toes. Bu...more
This is without a doubt, one of the most entertaining middle grade novels your child will read this year. Viorst provides laugh out loud humor, short chapters, and a firecracker character to keep us on our toes. Bu...more
Finally, a follow-up to the fantastic Lulu and the Brontosaurus! While Lulu's run-in with Mr. B may have stopped some of her brutish behavior, Lulu is still a demanding and determined girl and this time she wants a special something. (And I won't tell you what it is because I don't want to ruin the surprise.) So when her parents tell her she'll have to earn the money to purchase this special something on her own, Lulu decides on the perfect job: dog walking. Unfortunately, the dogs are as diffic...more
Another adorable book about that bossy little girl, Lulu.
Well, this time Lulu has decided that she wants something. When her parents tell her no, and sigh, and explain that they just can't afford it, Lulu asks again. And again. And again... She finally accepts that she will have to work and earn her own money to pay for this something she most definitely wants. This is how Lulu ends up a dog walker with a group of dogs as stubborn and sassy as she is. Fleishman, the boy who's so perfect he make...more
Well, this time Lulu has decided that she wants something. When her parents tell her no, and sigh, and explain that they just can't afford it, Lulu asks again. And again. And again... She finally accepts that she will have to work and earn her own money to pay for this something she most definitely wants. This is how Lulu ends up a dog walker with a group of dogs as stubborn and sassy as she is. Fleishman, the boy who's so perfect he make...more
Lulu, a vivacious and determined girl, decides she will walk to dogs to earn money for something she desperately wants. Judith Viorst's narrator is wry, witty, and funny. I loved her explanations, humor, and refusal to explain small (or big!) plot points just because she doesn't want to. Even better than Lulu is her nearly-perfect and helpful neighbor, Fleischman. Lulu and Fleischman form a team, walk the dogs, and earn money -- but for what?!? Never fear, because, Lemony Snicket style, all will...more
Lulu is back! This time she needs money to buy something super special that her parents refuse to buy for her. (We find out what it is at the end.) She decides that walking dogs before school would be a fantastic way to earn a lot of money very quickly, never mind the fact that she knows very little about dogs, has never walked them, and doesn't particularly like them. Enter Fleischman, her perfect neighbor, who does know a great deal about dogs. Can Lulu overcome her own bossiness and stubbornn...more
Lulu is a not so nice little girl who has to make some money to buy the "very special thing that she is always and forever going to want!" After much debate, she decides to become a dog walker, which she actually is not very good at. Along comes Fleischman (explanation of the name is LOL funny!) who wants to help her. Will Lulu let Fleischman help? Will she earn enough money to buy the extra special thing that she wants? You will have to read to find out.
* I found this book very funny and think...more
* I found this book very funny and think...more
Oct 22, 2012
Virginia Brace
rated it
3 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
junior-fiction
Lulu has a lot of attitude, and the way she talks to her mom and to Fleischman gives readers and listeners many opportunities to think about how it might make the person feel when Lulu speaks to them. Is it funny? Is it silly? Is it unfriendly? Some readers may love the way Judith Viorst arranges the book, and it it probably good for beginning chapter readers. The print is large and there is plenty of white space on each page. I don't care for this Lulu as much as Hilary McKay's Lulu. They are v...more
Every time I read Lulu and the Brontosaurus to a group of kids they are captivated. It is such a fun read aloud! The author's voice is charming and so distinct. Kids pick up on this right away. For example, I will read a sentence, a student will call out a question, and the very next sentence will be something like: "Now I know you are wondering why in the world Lulu is doing that?!?" and the kids' eyes open wide amazed thinking that the author has just read their minds. Really fun! I literally...more
Hysterically funny, easy read.
Lulu wants to make money for some special thing that is not divulged until the final chapter. Since her parents will not pay for it, she decides to become a dogwalker. A neighborhood kid (Fleischman) seems to have a better handle on dogwalking and wants to help Lulu, but she stubbornly refuses him until she is desperate.
Funny in the same style as "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
Lulu wants to make money for some special thing that is not divulged until the final chapter. Since her parents will not pay for it, she decides to become a dogwalker. A neighborhood kid (Fleischman) seems to have a better handle on dogwalking and wants to help Lulu, but she stubbornly refuses him until she is desperate.
Funny in the same style as "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
Oct 11, 2012
Kate
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
3rd-5th grade
Shelves:
middle-grade
Another adventure with bossy Lulu. Viorst's sassy author intrusions/comments and Smith's illustrations portray Lulu, Fleishman and the dogs just right, giving Lulu Walks the Dog the correct mixture of humor, sarcasm, and awareness of the reader. Short chapters and plenty of white space and illustrations make this a good choice for reluctant readers as well, while also introducing readers to some new vocabulary (impasse, among others).
Lulu's adventures continue in this new novel by Judith Viorst, Lulu Walks the Dogs. If you like to read books in which the author speaks to the reader, almost as if answering questions as they come up, you will love this book. I am really enjoying watching Lulu grow and change over time. She is a character and her new friend Fleischman is proving to be a great friend for her. What will their next adventure bring?
I'm not sure who the intended audience is for this book. It looks like a early chapter book, 2nd or 3rd grade, with lots of pictures and white space and short chapters. However, the dimensions are similar to an adult book. The color scheme has an old school feel, not bright and cheerful, which is found on younger grade chapter books. The narrator is a bit snarky, don't know if the younger readers have developed that sense of humor yet. The kids who do understand this kind of humor may be put off...more
Lulu is back! In this adventure she once again really, really, REALLY wants something. So much so that she will actually earn the money to get it! Fans of the first Lulu story will enjoy her attempts to walk three awful dogs, reluctantly make a friend, and discover just what it is she wants so badly. Great for emerging readers, especially with the awesome Lane Smith illustrations.
Imperious Lulu wants an impossibly expensive item, so her parents make her save for it. To earn $$ she walks three dogs, but can't manage it at all without the wisdom and assistance of Fleischman, a "perfect" goody-goody neighbor boy. Lulu is NOT likeable even one bit, but author, Judith Viorst, inserts herself into the narrative periodically, and is hilarious, as always.
Lulu, that annoying little girl of Brontosaurus fame, is back, and this time she wants to earn money. After eliminating anything to do with leaves, mail, groceries, ice, baking, or spying, she settled on dog walking. She doesn't have a dog, or know about dogs, so it will be lots of OJT! No more tantrums, but Lulu still has that spunky attitude that I love to see!
I loved Lulu and the Brontosaurus and I really didn't expect that second book to be as good or better. However, Lulu Walks the Dogs is really good. I think I might have liked it even more. And I am not sure whether I like Lulu or the narrator better. Doesn't matter. This is one book that I can't wait to read aloud to a class or recommend when it comes out.
Lulu is fabulous. She is so bossy and thinks she controls everything but when she starts her dog-walking business she really couldn't do without her very useful friend. The illustrations are pencil on pastel paper and although there's only the graphite Lane Smith has created many textures and tones giving every person and dog huge amounts of character.
I was skeptical at first, but Judith Viorst won me over :) This book was funny (in both kid and grown-up ways!), quirky, and had a lovely lesson. I was a little concerned that parts wouldn't make sense because this is the second book in a series about Lulu, but it really didn't matter and this title can definitely stand alone.
Good read-aloud.
Good read-aloud.
Lulu's adventures are much more pedestrian in this, her second book, but no less funny. Lulu may or may not have learned her lesson from the brontosaurus, as she gives her new money making venture a try.
Judith Viorst's narrative voice in these Lulu books makes them deliciously easy to read aloud, and guarantees an appreciative listening audience (at least in my household.)
Judith Viorst's narrative voice in these Lulu books makes them deliciously easy to read aloud, and guarantees an appreciative listening audience (at least in my household.)
Lulu and the Brontosaurus was lightning in a bottle - a charming and slim little chapter book that makes a terrific read aloud for kids in grades 1-3. Lulu Walks the Dog tries hard to recapture the magic, but falls short. It is still cute, and kids who loved the first Lulu book will like this one too, but it isn't nearly as charming.
I adore Lulu! She is delightfully bossy and strong-willed, but learns to be a little (just a little!) nicer with the help of some wild dogs and the neighborhood goody-two-shoes. I love reading about Lulu's antics (Lane Smith's hilarious illustrations make it even better!) and I know kids will too, whether they read it themselves or have it read to them!
Fleischman is the most annoyingly sweet neighbors anyone could have and Lulu is sarcastic, sassy, independent, and determined. Put them together and you get a good story. Although it's a good choice for a transitional chapter book reader, I would have liked it more if there was a little more bite (get it? Ha ha!) to this story.
My 6-year-olds loved this book and I enjoyed reading it to them. It got a unique voice and I think the "time outs" and "question/answer" sections make it really appealing to younger readers. Both main characters are intentionally exaggerated, which prevents them from being 100% relatable (the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars.)
This is a charming book that most kids will likely enjoy. The writing style is unique, but the sentences get a little lengthy and vocabulary will be an issue for some kids. Because the plot involves walking dogs, the author uses the word "poop" a lot. The vomit humor might also be disconcerting to some teachers or parents. (G2-3)
Spunky, driven little girl with one goal in mind and enough determination to get it, even if it she has to walk 3 dogs at a time. How hard could it be? I mean so what if she's never owned or walked a dog? The book is a super fun fast read with an excellent layout. Oh, and did I mention illustrations by Lane Smith?? So great!!!!
I am sure Lulu is not everyone's cup of tea, but I love the sassy narrative voice. I especially appreciate the emotional honesty and the final message: while there are people who annoy us (and who is more annoying than people who appear perfect?) we will all be happier if we can accept them as they are and be nice to them.
Nice solid read for 3rd-4th graders with lessons on goal setting, responsibility, and preparedness as well as what it means to be a friend. Junebug had her own criticisms about the behaviors of certain types of dogs and swears she would never act like them. I laughed. We have added it to our READ bag of books.
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Judith Viorst is the author of several works of fiction and non-fiction for children as well as adults. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, her most famous children's book, was first published in 1972 and has since sold over two million copies. Ms. Viorst received a B.A. in History from Rutgers University, and she is also a graduate of the Washington Psychoanalytic Institu...more
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Nov 25, 2012 07:04am