Go, Dog. Go! (Beginner Books(R))
by P.D. Eastman
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This book is really an early reader, it's not *intended* for children under that age, though of course it can function as a read-aloud for little-little ones. (Not always - my younger niece won't always sit through this one, it's a bit long!)
There are two running plots in the book, one about hats, and one about where the dogs are all ultimately going; these two plots meet marvelously at the end of the book. (For *months*, I couldn't go a day without having to re-enact "Do you like my ha...more
There are two running plots in the book, one about hats, and one about where the dogs are all ultimately going; these two plots meet marvelously at the end of the book. (For *months*, I couldn't go a day without having to re-enact "Do you like my ha...more
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Read in August, 2007
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Igor
Go Dog Go is an exciting tale about a dog on his journey through life. It encompasses all of the major obstacles we confront in our modern western society from his first period to a heart attack at thirty. Most of the text requires use of a dictionary however if you have an internet connection available then looking up the more obscure words becomes a snap. Overall, I found the overarching message of this masterpiece insightful and full of ethically sound judgments. I would without question reco...more
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Read in January, 2006
This was one of my son's favorites between the age of 2-3. There are two copies: 1) a truncated smaller version with less text; 2) the larger edition with extra text and scenes. He has both copies and likes them equally well. The illustrations are well done and busy enough to reward a youngster who invests time examining them. The interplay between the "rude dog" and "Hattie" over her choice of fashionable headwear is especially fun for children. You can pickup a copy used fo...more
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An action-packed, almost frenetic tale, written in crisp prose that pushes you along with the titular dog. There is an undercurrent of desperation in this tale that would seem to be leading somewhere profound. But at the end the author seems to give up. To what end, all this "going?" A dog party. Sort of like Bright Lights, Big City, but with more dogs.
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We all have this book memorized. One son wanted it read out loud every day, several times a day, for many months. It's colorful, fun, silly, and has great rhymes. It also teaches color and direction (like up, down, over, etc).
Another wonderful read-aloud, but excellent for beginning readers to use as well.
Another wonderful read-aloud, but excellent for beginning readers to use as well.
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Read in January, 2007
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All mom's & dad's
We love, LOVE this book. We read this book to our daughter nearly every night, and she loves it. She doesn't know how to read yet, but she had this one memorized within 6 readings of it, and now she recites it to us. It's a fun book, all about dogs (and what child doesn't like dogs!?!), and is a nice read -- one that we can handle, as parents, reading over and over again. Good book.
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Read in January, 1996
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No One
I assume we aquired this book as a hand-me-down from my little brothers. I certainly never purchased it. I remember reading it to my brothers when they were little, and now my son has become fascinated with it. I read it to him once, and refuse to do so again. He can "look" at it all he likes, but I much prefer to read him things that make SOME amount of sense.
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Read in February, 2008
When I first read this book, I can't say I was impressed. It doesn't rhyme or move forward as well as most Dr. Seuss type books. However, now that Morgan and I have read it together 2 or 3 more times I realize how well it teaches/reinforces concepts of over/under, up/down, colors, opposites, etc. It has grown on me. I will buy this for our collection!
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Read in January, 1987
I remember always looking forward "to the tree, to the tree." Our family tends to quote certain lines from this one. "Let's go around again." Fun pictures that delight children and adults alike. Remember this review when you see the picture of the dog on top of the house fanning his face. Ahhhhh, the joys of finding joy. Childhood relived and remade.
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The first book I ever read. I can still recite much of it from memory: 'Hello again.' 'Hello.' 'Do you like my hat?' 'No, I do not like your hat.' 'Goodbye again.' 'Goodbye!' My favorite page was always the nighttime page, with all the dogs in and on and under the bed, with that one little dog still awake, eyes all big. Good times, good times.
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The kids love this book. The dog with the hat...the big dog party in the tree...almost makes you want a dog. Almost. If only there was a section, "Look! Look at the dogs tearing up the couch! No, dogs No! Do not tear up the couch! The red and blue dogs have pooped on the floor." Then you'd be reminded of what dogs are really like.
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Read in January, 1973
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all of humanity
i learned what opposites were. i learned that dogs have enormous parties atop trees. i learned that it is "hot out here in the sun" and that it is "not hot here under the house." and most of all, i loved that two page spread of all the dogs in the bed, and that one is lying there with those wide eyes! yeah, i like that dog.
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any toddler
Another one every toddler needs on their bookshelf. DD insists on reading it several times a day. If I won't read it aloud, she "reads" it to herself. Page by page--"dog", "arf-arf", "dog", "cars", etc.
Simple, few words on each page, and with a great rhythm. The simple and fun pictures really catch her attention and hold it.
Simple, few words on each page, and with a great rhythm. The simple and fun pictures really catch her attention and hold it.
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Read in June, 1968
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mommies, daddies, little kids, big kids
Oh, what memories this dear book brings! My two sons learned to read, thanks to Go Dog, Go! It was their very first and favorite reader. They are now ages 40 and 37 and the three of us can still recite most of it by heart. Five little grandchildren can, too! Party on, doggies. Yes, I DO like your party hat!
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My favorite part in this book is "Do you like my hat?" "NO i do NOT like that hat." "Goodbye" "goodbye" for some reason this little exchange that continues throughout the book just tickles me, especially since his favorite hat is the crazy party hat she wears. Makes me chuckle every time
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This is the first book I ever read by myself. Sadly, I am now disillusioned by finding out thatm despite my belief for the last, i dunno, 18 years of my life, Dr. Seuss did not write this book. Web of lies! Anyways, besides that, great read for a child. In the tradition of the good Doctor.
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Heather
A classic!
--Do you like my hat?
--No, I do not.
--Good-bye again.
--Good-bye!
....
--And now, do you like my hat?
[do not want to have to put a spoiler alert! so I'll stop now]
--Do you like my hat?
--No, I do not.
--Good-bye again.
--Good-bye!
....
--And now, do you like my hat?
[do not want to have to put a spoiler alert! so I'll stop now]
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heather
This book tells a tale so tragic I can barely get through it. Its a real tear jerker. The way the big dog picks on the little dog; its the classic american story of survival!
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Read in January, 1992
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very young children; new parents
One of my favorite children's books. It is simple and fun, interweaving a couple little stories about different dog characters with colorful and fanciful illustrations.
A must for any little one's bookshelf. A bit repetitive, but stands the test of time, I feel.
A must for any little one's bookshelf. A bit repetitive, but stands the test of time, I feel.
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People who like dogs.
This is a book were dogs act like people. There always going and going. What I learned from this book is that you should always be the first one to a party. Read the book and you will know what i am talking about.
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