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Dogs
Gorgeous canines of every shape, size and colour are bounding through this irresistible book. Can you choose one dog to love best of all?
With playful pencil and watercolour illustrations to delight children and adults alike, everyone will long to bark along with the Chihuahua and tickle the Dalmatian's tummy. A wonderfully satisfying book with a twist in the tail.
With playful pencil and watercolour illustrations to delight children and adults alike, everyone will long to bark along with the Chihuahua and tickle the Dalmatian's tummy. A wonderfully satisfying book with a twist in the tail.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
February 6th 2009
by MacMillan Children's Books
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So, was she more heavily influenced by Go, Dog. Go! or by Margaret Wise BrownThings I Like? Ah well, this has its own strengths. For one thing, the dogs are real breeds, as noted in the endpapers. For another thing, it's fairly quiet & subtle until the twist at the end. And for another, the expressions on their faces & in their bodies are almost plausible in a real animal, but also v. lively & vivid. My favorite was the spread "I love dogs that bark/ and dogs that don't," with the li...more
Several years ago, Megan and I read a picture book called Wolves by Emily Gravett, and were struck by how funny and clever and all-around excellent it was. So when I saw Dogs while wandering through Barnes & Noble in search of a page-a-day calendar, I was really excited: Emily Gravett, yay! And I love dogs! And the cover features a dog holding its own leash in its mouth, which is pretty much unfailingly cute! So I put it on hold at the library, and Megan came over, and we read it. And, well,...more
If your family loves dogs than you need to check out Emily Gravett’s new picture book, Dogs. You can certainly tell that the author and narrator love dogs, whether they are big dogs or small dogs, tough dogs or soft dogs, and stripy dogs or spotty dogs.
This lovable book is simple, but still quite entertaining. There is even a surprise ending that will sure to put a smile on you and your child’s face! Gravett, author of Little Mouse’s Big Book of Fears, will warm your heart with the different ill...more
This lovable book is simple, but still quite entertaining. There is even a surprise ending that will sure to put a smile on you and your child’s face! Gravett, author of Little Mouse’s Big Book of Fears, will warm your heart with the different ill...more
PB 13: I think this is a perfect book for young children because it uses repeating, simple phrases that introduce many useful lessons for children. The books allows children to not only learn a plethora of adjectives, but also, the set up of the pages allows children to learn opposites. The repetitive nature of the sentence structure allows the reader to make comparisons among the dogs in this book. I would definitely recommend this book because it teaches young children so much about the variet...more
Dog lovers of all ages will adore this ode to canine glory. While the sparse text is a celebration of man’s best friend, it is the clearly the expressive illustrations that make this a standout. Whether it’s the highly styled pink “chic” poodle, the German shepherd caught with the chewed up slipper in his mouth, or English sheepdog sending his hair flying with a good shake, these dogs are sure to capture every reader’s admiration. Using pencil sketches colored with watercolors, Gravett creates a...more
Dec 13, 2012
Dolly
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parents reading with their children
Gorgeous illustrations of different breeds of dogs are the highlight of this book. The simple, lyrical narrative and humorous ending will amuse even the youngest, and we loved pointing out the breeds of dogs we knew well. For example, my parents had a Chinese crested dog for many years and we were well-acquainted with her strangely naked features.
The book isn't really a story, but it would make for a fun read aloud with a group or one on one to help children learn about different kinds of dogs....more
The book isn't really a story, but it would make for a fun read aloud with a group or one on one to help children learn about different kinds of dogs....more
I am much more a cat person than a dog person, and living in a city obsessed with dogs (Doggie Happy Hour? Doggie Day Care?) hasn't changed that. But I do like dogs and Gravett's charming art brings a variety of canines to life, with spring and action in every line. Combined with simple text (Gravett proved in Orange Pear Apple Bear how much she can do with just a few words) this will appeal to little dog lovers and their grownups.
The children I shared this book with really enjoyed it. Not only are the illustrations adorable and appealing, but the text is short enough to share with the youngest child. In addition to being just fun to read, the book can be used to talk about different kinds of dogs, as well as opposites. The twist at the end is amusing. I wasn't sure the kindergartners would get the ending but they did. They were also more than happy to talk about their own experiences with dogs. A fun read-a-loud on a per...more
Dog lovers of all sorts will appreciate the wide-range of dogs featured in this book, from frilly pink poodles, to tough bulldogs, or dogs dressed in sweaters, to (my favorite illustration of the book, perhaps because I can completely identify) dogs surrounded by a cloud of hair. And those who aren't particularly fond of dogs, may especially enjoy the twist at the end when the narrator is finally revealed.
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A sweet book with lots of dogs and an introduction to them in brief text. The narrator says dogs loved are ones that play and ones that won’t, stripy dogs and spotty dogs, slow dogs and fast dogs, and so on. The pages show dogs leaping, jumping, playing. And there is a surprise at the end. It’s a delightful book for young children to start a good conversation, about dogs!
This author is very hit and miss for me! I either really love or really dislike her books. I will say that all her books are creatively written and illustrated...I just think some of them are a little far out there and/or inappropriate for the audience she is writing for. But I really loved this book! It is SUCH a fun read...and I'm not a big dog lover! Great illustrations!
This large-format picture book book features minimal text, especially contrasting adjectives. The energetic and expressive dogs of all varieties demonstrate the spare text on the otherwise empty vanilla space, allowing total attention to their expressions, actions, and intents. The few words and vivid images allow the readers to generate rich language of their own.
My 20-mo-old son adores this book. (maybe because he adores dogs?) He likes to fill in the blank for me about the type of dog in the picture (hairy, tough, fast...). It's a very simple idea with simple words, so probably wouldn't be too interesting to elementary kids, except for the last page punch-line (Typical for Gravett books), but I could be wrong about that.
I thought the book was fun to read. All of the students I read the book to could not guess what type of the dog the author liked best. It was interesting to see their faces. Because of the simple text the students begged to read the book themselves. The book had opposites which helped the students understand what the author was talking about.
Once again, I really enjoyed how Gravett used the illustrations to enhance her text. I think this book is appropriate for all elementary grades to discuss opposites. It's a very visual way to discuss the meanings of the words and will help children understand the meanings of the words and to visualize the differences between the two dogs.
Gravett's simple pencil drawings run uphill to a concluding surprise worth the read. She captures the size, character, speed, noise and playfulness of dogs - look for the pages that capture the hairiness of dogs. Her skill at catching the motion an expression of so many breeds is very pleasing. Needless to say, I like dogs.
All of the books that I have read by Emily Gravett have been sort of quirky, which is really fun. This book is no exception. It is a very simple text with gorgeous and funny illustrations of dogs. And there's a great little twist at the end. I loved it and am excited to share it with the next dog-loving child I meet.
I love this book. It was very short but it was not what you think it would be at the end. It had wonderful pictures and really showed how many different things can happen if your a dog. It would be for the younger grades. I think they would really like it because most younger kids love animals.
I'm not a dog fan, but I still liked this book when it was read at story time. For the most part, it is a describing book that goes through the many different types of dog characteristics. What made it fun though was when the ending reveled the narrator and its unique point of view.
"Dogs" is an excellent resource that appeals to the dog lover in us all! It describes several different breeds and at the end even shares the names of all the different dogs with readers! The text is simple, making it a good source to use with beginning readers, and they'll definitely enjoy learning about all the different dogs out there!
This would be a great book to include in a lesson about personal interest and being unique. I love dogs, so that part of the story definitely drew me in, but this book could be used as a gateway to a greater activity of students discovering their own interests.
This is a cute book about all kinds of dogs. Primary grade students would really enjoy this because it would pertain to their interest in dogs/pets. There wasn't a whole lot of depth to it other than it being a good book for enjoyment and it included opposites.
I am definitely a dog person. I have had a dog my whole life and probably will continue to have one for the rest of my life. The illustrations in this book are adorable. I could see most kids being intrigued by this book because a lot of children do like dogs.
It's funny to think of picture books (especially ones with so few words) having a "twist", but that's exactly what I love about Emily Gravett's work. That and her lovely illustrations. This is my favorite so far, as she captures the personalities of each dog so well.
This is a great book to use when discussing opposites. It uses many interesting and different words that children will find refreshing!The different types of dogs are fun to learn and compare! Everyone will be giggling by the end of this story.
From one of my favorite illustrators, this book is sure to be a hit with any dog lover. I particularly love the ending when you realize the story is narrated by a cat. "But the dog that I love best? Let's see...is any dog that won't chase me!"
Simple, great pictures, with a twist at the end which took us by surprise and made the boys want to reread it. The only negative thing is that my youngest son really does want a dog and this book added more fuel to his passion and pleas.
I love dogs too!!
The illustrations are very simple and yet completely work with the simple to the point writing in the story. I love the twist at the end and may even try to use this book in a story time.
Very funny ending.
The illustrations are very simple and yet completely work with the simple to the point writing in the story. I love the twist at the end and may even try to use this book in a story time.
Very funny ending.
Very cute compare/contrast type story about dogs. With the repetitive text and fantastic images, it is a great book to learn about descriptive vocabulary for younger students. The topic is one I'm sure will be loved.
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Emily has finished her final year of an illustration degree at Brighton University.
She lives in Brighton with her daughter.
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