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Wag! (Mutts)
It seems that everything gets Earl's tail wagging--a bowl of food, a field of flowers, long walks, and belly rubs. But Mooch, Earl's best friend, knows what all of these things have in common: love is what makes Earl's tail wag. Patrick McDonnell, creator of the nationally syndicated comic strip, Mutts, pays an incredibly sweet tribute to his dog in a tale of wiggling and...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
October 1st 2009
by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
(first published September 11th 2009)
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This is a sweet tale that shows the love between a dog and his owner. The illustrations feature the classic characters from the Mutts cartoon by Patrick McDonnell.
The story is short and filled with dialogue and onomatopoeia. I loved listening to our girls enthusiastically read the book aloud with me - we each had a part. Overall, the message is simple, but nice. We enjoyed reading this book together.
The story is short and filled with dialogue and onomatopoeia. I loved listening to our girls enthusiastically read the book aloud with me - we each had a part. Overall, the message is simple, but nice. We enjoyed reading this book together.
This is an adorable book that is about a little dog Earl. The author sets up the question of what makes Earl's tail wag. The use of onomatopoeia is clear throughout the book, such as Fwip, fwip, fwip as the wagging of Earl's tail. The use of speaking bubbles makes it seem as though the characters are actually talking, versus simply reading the words on the page in a sentence.
I truly enjoyed the illustrations and the ending. The reason Earl's tail wags is because of love.
I truly enjoyed the illustrations and the ending. The reason Earl's tail wags is because of love.
WAG is a quick fun read about Earl the dog. Earl's tail wags all of the time. It wags when he eats, sleep and even when he sits in a field of flowers. But what cuases his tail to wag all of the time? You will have to read about Earl in WAG to find out.
The illustrations show Earl's tail wagging all of the time. It is really fun! If you would like to learn more about Patrick McDonnell please visit his website at http://www.patrickmcdonnell.com/
The illustrations show Earl's tail wagging all of the time. It is really fun! If you would like to learn more about Patrick McDonnell please visit his website at http://www.patrickmcdonnell.com/
What makes Earl's tail wag? What I noticed about this book is a character who raises his hand to answer a question, before he is ready to provide an answer. Most students will be able to identify with this and you ccan use the character as a reminder to kids to only raise thier hands when they are ready. Literary activities may involve having students develop rhyming words that describe what makes Earl wag his tail happily.
As a long time fan of MUTTS, I was so pleased when Patrick McDonnell started publishing picture book versions of Earl's and Mooch's adventures. The books introduce the younger set to these charming characters and their very Zen view of life. The latest, Wag!, is no exception. A very simple question is pondered: What makes Earl's tail wag? The journey to the answer tells the answer itself.
Oct 05, 2009
Jackie
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
EVERYONE!!!
Recommended to Jackie by:
Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association
I had the pleasure of hearing Patrick McDonnell read this book to a rapt audience while showing the illustrations on PowerPoint. The gentle beauty and fantastic message of this book cannot be stated too strongly. Munchkins on my holiday list this year are getting this book--and I might just have to keep a copy for myself!
McDonnell's books, while fabulous, don't always translate to storytime. Wag! is an exception. I think kids will enjoy helping make the "FWIP" sound throughout the book. It would be fun to ask a storytime group what they think makes a dog's tail wag before reading it aloud.
Dog lovers of all ages will enjoy this funny and energetic exploration of what makes a dog's tail wag. My 4-year-old daughter immediately caught on to the humor and has asked to read this over and over again - which I do cheerfully because I love this book too.
This will be used during my next valentine's day storytime. Earl is constantly wagging his tail and the question is "why does he do that?" His friend Mooch thinks he has the answer - but it takes the whole book to get there.
Too cute. I got this for my friend who was down, and she loved it too. I need to get my own copy! I definitely recommend this book for grownups who love children's books. If you want to smile, look here!
Earls' tail is wagging almost all of the time, but why? Mooch thinks he knows, but he's not sure. Earls' tail wags for treats and snowflakes and bellyrubs. Why? Mooch knows! Mooch knows! Or does he?
These books are amazing. I love them so much, because the message is always a good one, and they're just so happy! How can you NOT love a cute little dog, and a cat with a speech impediment?
My second favorite picture book of the year. Similar to the Mo Willem Pigeon books, in that it's playful, but its much sweeter. The fact that it features dogs doesn't hurt.
The dog is really cute on the cover and in the book. I like how Mooch plays a part in telling about Earl's tail wagging. The page with the answer has a good design.
This book has the characters from the cartoon strip MUTTS. I could see how kid would love this book about why Earl's tail wags. It reminds me of the Pigeon books.
The characters from the comic strip are wonderfully represented in this fun picture book. We love the interactive aspect. Such a sweet, sweet ending, too.
They didn't like this one as much. I think she'd have liked it more were it about a 1/3 shorter. Mostly because its so repetitive. Cute by repetitive.
I have adored McDonnell's work ever since coming across The Gift of Nothing back in 2005. His books are filled with joy and wonder. Genius found in simplicity.
Cute enthusiastic, excitable pups are always cute and Earl is no exception. He's a waggly tailed pup who is enthusiastic about absolutely everything.
Pretty simplistic, which is why I enjoyed reading it. It would be a great book to beginning readers since there are only a few words per page.
This book had to be written about my dog Ellie! How can you find fault with a book about an extremely happy little dog? Fabulous!
Adorable illustrations featuring Patrick McDonnell's "Mutts" characters. Mooch explains why Earl's tail wags...love.
What makes Earl's tail wag? Belly Pats? Snacky-snacks? The household kitty cat tries to figure out this mystery!
Seriously, this book is enough to make me into a dog person. Would make a suspenseful read-aloud, too.
Totally adorable! Earl's tail wags for everything, but is there a secret reason why?
Simple and joyful picture book about what makes Earl the dog wag his tail.
One on one or really small group sharing times. love, friends, pets, emotions
Super cute story! But not the best read-aloud. Love is the answer.
My boys love this book, IT has such a sweet, simple message.
This book made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. <3
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In 1994 McDonnell created the comic strip MUTTS which now appears in over 700 newspapers and 20 countries.
In 2005, McDonnell embarked on a children's book career. His first children’s book, which featured the MUTTS characters, The Gift of Nothing, quickly became a New York Times bestseller. Art (2006), his second release, told the story of a boy named Art who makes art. His next release, Just Like...more
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In 2005, McDonnell embarked on a children's book career. His first children’s book, which featured the MUTTS characters, The Gift of Nothing, quickly became a New York Times bestseller. Art (2006), his second release, told the story of a boy named Art who makes art. His next release, Just Like...more
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