Waggin' Tales: A Red and Rover Collection

by Brian Basset

""It's a sweetly funny strip, reminiscent of the relationship of Charlie Brown and Snoopy or Calvin and Hobbes. . . . Just the book to pick up when you need a booster shot of the warm fuzzies.""- Syracuse Post-Standard Why are readers so dedicated to this simple comic about a boy and his dog? That simplicity itself is one of the best-loved characteristics of the strip. Ten-year-old Red and his lab-mix mutt, Rover, are a metaphor for friendship, and their shared adventures hearken back to a simpler time that holds a strong nostalgic appeal for modern readers. The other feature of Red and Rover that draws fans to the strip is the realness of its character. Rover is not a talking dog; he and Red communicate through thought bubbles. Moreover, Rover's facial expressions and body language are drawn with an authenticity, recognized and lauded by dog lovers, that communicates volumes about what he's thinking and feeling. As proclaimed on the popular family-oriented Web site infodad.com, ""Well focused, well thought out, and well drawn in something of a 'retro' style, Red and Rover is the most heartwarmingly funny new comic strip in years. Cynics, go elsewhere. Red and Rover is for the rest of us.""

Genres: Comics, Humor, Comic Strips

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Brian Basset is an American comic strip artist (Red and Rover). Previously, he worked as an editorial cartoonist for The Seattle Times from 1978 to 1994, as well as being the creator and artist behind the syndicated comic strip Adam, later changed to Adam@home (1984–2009).

Reviews

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

RED AND ROVER is my favorite comic strip and has been for 15 years or more. It reminds me of my younger years (I figure I'm about the same age as Red would be now), and captures the love between a boy and his dog perfectly.

If creator Brian Basset reads these comments: When are we going to get volumes of THE COMPLETE RED AND ROVER? Isn't it about time?

[Nancye · Rating 5 out of 5]

My absolute favorite comic since the day I discovered it. Red and Rover can improve any day when you read about their adventures.

[7 · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you love Calvin and Hobbes, then you'll love this.

[FRANZETTI Nicolas · Rating 5 out of 5]

A dream...

This is the kind of adorable sweet stuff you wish as a kid. Your dog always with you, best buds and sharing.
Its so so sweet and funny that you enjoy every seconds of it. I recommend.

[Reading Fury · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second round! Red and Rover are back in this second collection and a sweet and fun as ever. The joy this cartoon brings makes the world a better place.

[Nancy Bandusky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable collection, although it seemed to have more that didn't involve the dog than the other book I read. The style is different too. Worth reading - some very touching moments.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

sweet, charming

[Extreme · Rating 4 out of 5]

A hilariously cute comic about a little boy and his best friend. Cute childhood story.

[jacks kindle]

I'm Batman

I'm Batman , I'm awesome , I got a nine pack , it's awesome. Superman got nothing on me. I fly solo.