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Smarter than Squirrels (Down Girl and Sit #1)
by
Lucy Nolan
Filled with humor and adventure, this illustrated chapter book takes a look at life in the backyard from the well-intentioned but misguided viewpoint of man's best friend.
Hardcover, 64 pages
Published
September 1st 2004
by Amazon Childrens Publishing
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My six-year-old laughed out loud at this book! I plan on checking out the whole series. It's written from the point of view of a dog and outlines his experiences trying to trick some squirrels.
My daughter is an early reader, and I've struggled to find chapter books that are age appropriate. I was surprised that many early chapter books deal with experiences that only a 2nd or 3rd grader would fully comprehend. Everyone can relate to what a dog might go through, and I'm happy that when my daught...more
My daughter is an early reader, and I've struggled to find chapter books that are age appropriate. I was surprised that many early chapter books deal with experiences that only a 2nd or 3rd grader would fully comprehend. Everyone can relate to what a dog might go through, and I'm happy that when my daught...more
Have you ever wondered what your cat or dog might be thinking all day long? Then this is the book for you! It's written from a dog's perspective who thinks her name is "Down Girl," the neighbor dog (her friend) is "Sit," the owner's name is "Rruff," and the cat behind the fence is "Here Kitty, Kitty." Down Girl tells us all about her adventures as she chases squirrels, tries to keep the yard bird-free, and the cat out of the trash can from her own very unique perspective. **More in this series.*...more
Down Girl and Sit Smarter than Squirrels is the humors tail of two dogs as told from the point of view of the main character Down Girl. This book is excellent for teaching point of view. The adventures and misadventures of these two characters will keep kids laughing. The humor is also very appealing to adults as well. Simple black and white pen drawings add to the fun of the text throughout the book. This is the first book in the series written by this author.
Follows the adventures of Down Girl and Sit, two dogs who continually "help" their masters by eating food so squirrels can't get to it, scarring away the paper boy and chasing Here Kitty Kitty out of the yard. Anyone who has ever owned a dog is sure to find this book hilarious. Surely this answers the question of who is smarter, cats of dogs?
*I find this book so hilarious that I think I've reread it at least twice since the first time I read it.
*I find this book so hilarious that I think I've reread it at least twice since the first time I read it.
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Down Girl and Sit are two lovable dogs who may be smarter than squirrels, but the reader catches all the silly jokes. Down Girl's name is actually Happy, but her owner says "Down, girl" so much that the dog's sure it's her name. The story is all told from the dog's perspective, and this creates a lot of the jokes. I think this will be popular with the animal-loving 2nd grade set.
Recounts the adventures of a rambunctious dog who thinks her name is Down Girl and her next-door neighbor, Sit, as they try to keep the world safe from dangerous squirrels, the paper boy, and a frightening creature named Here Kitty Kitty.
Funny, charming book. Definitely recommended for young dog lovers.
(I transferred this review from an index card I made years ago.)
Funny, charming book. Definitely recommended for young dog lovers.
(I transferred this review from an index card I made years ago.)
This is a cute book for kids interested in animals and silly stories in general! The story is told from two pets points of view who believe their names are Down girl and Sit. It is interesting and entertaining to hear the story through their point of view and children with or without pets would love reading of their adventures.
A funny early chapter, narrated by a dog who thinks her name is "Down Girl." Good mentor text for point of view-- you really get into the head of the narrator. I am looking at my own dogs differently this morning and now know what they are thinking, thanks to Nolan! New chapter book readers and dog lovers will find it very funny.
I laughed out loud, and the bits I share with my husband and teen son made them do so, too. But it's not just nonsense - it has plenty of heart, too. The dog calls herself Down Girl, and her master is Rruff.
"Rruff is lucky I woke him when I did. In another hour the alarm clock would have gone off and scared him."
"Rruff is lucky I woke him when I did. In another hour the alarm clock would have gone off and scared him."
Of all the Down, Girl and Sit books, "On the Road" is still my favorite. However, young readers will still enjoy the other books as told from the perspective of a dog who believes her name to be "Down, Girl!" This would be a great choice for a chapter book read aloud as the chapters are short and entertaining.
Adorable transitional chapter book! Ms. Nolan gets inside the minds of her characters - the dogs - explores their feelings and attitudes from their POV. An absolute hoot! Highly recommended for kids who love their dogs. Well - even for the adults who love their dogs even though they might be driven crazy by them.
This is a great book. It's clever and unique and laugh out loud funny. The whole family enjoyed listening to me read it. I don't think my son understood all the jokes, but I had to stop several times because my husband and I were laughing. I can't wait to get the other books in the series.
Down, Girl and her neighbor Sit are two dogs that are smarter than squirrels. They protect their owners from the terrors of birds and squirrels. The book is filled with innocent and the tongue in check humor that I can't resist. Perfect for children who are graduating to chapter books.
Why I started it: The title reminded of a skit by Bill Cosby.
Why I finished it: I have to agree with Down, Girl... dogs are just barely smarter than squirrels.
Why I started it: The title reminded of a skit by Bill Cosby.
Why I finished it: I have to agree with Down, Girl... dogs are just barely smarter than squirrels.
"down girl" is the narrator dog for these stories about her adventures with the next-door dog named "sit" and her owner named "rruff" and the cat next door named "here, kitty kitty." very silly, from the point of view of a dog sort of shenanigans.
A Great First Title for the Down Girl and Sit Series! This was Hilarious all written from the dogs perspective! A perfect book for and earlier reader and a Dog lover too! Hooray for Down Girl and Sit! Looking forward to more from this series!
Early Reader/Early Chapter books. I am always looking for a good early reader chapter book. It is hard to find ones that easy enough for the early reader, but also is still an interesting story. This one is witty and fun, and sure to engage.
This book is told by the dog who believes her name is "Down Girl" and that she and her neighbor "Sit" have to protect their yards from the squirrels. A fun book to read and perfect for using as a read-a-loud in a classroom or library setting.
Very clever book. I hope it does not go over the heads of younger kids. I will look forward to their response. I thought it was very funny because it I have a crazy, wonderful dog who loves car rides and often wonder what goes through her mind.
Nov 19, 2008
Kate Hastings
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Grades K-2 pets dogs humour
Shelves:
early-elementary-gr2-4
Super cute book about Downgirl, his owner Ruff, his next door neighbor Sit, and the constant war going on with birds and squirrels in the backyard. See life from your dog's point of view. I'm going to have to read the sequels.
Funny early chapter book series for kids who like to laugh and/or love dogs. The dogs are so naughty that they think their own names are "Down Girl" and "Sit".
--Rachel
J/first chapter/Nolan
--Rachel
J/first chapter/Nolan
Told from the dog's point of view, this book is hilarious! What Junie B. did for kindergartners, Down Girl and Sit do for man's best friend. I will have to read the other books in the series.
Very cute story from the Dog's perspective. The dog believes her name is down girl (because its what her owner tells her). It's a cute story, but not very meaty.
So funny - a smart, quick chapter book told from the perspective of a dog. Definitely captures the silliness and life adventures of dogs.
So funny! Love this book--need to look for the others in the series. I think this is one of my favorite easy readers ever.
I like it, thought it was funny. The humor seems to be too young for 6, and the illustrations are uninspiring.
I read this on my lunch break (it's that quick) and I laughed through the whole thing. It is the funniest book I have read in a long time. This is to go on my list of brilliant first chapter books for sure!
Feb 23, 2013
Karin
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
series,
dogs,
squirrels,
cats,
talking-animals,
borrowed-from-the-library,
juvenile-fiction,
funny
Down Girl & Sit try to outsmart some squirrels with hilarious consequences.
An early chapter book. The two dog "stars" have hysterical adventures.
This was one of the most awesome books I have ever read! Super funny!
Nov 06, 2010
Japhy Holt
added it
great book where the main characters are animals.
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