The Story of Honk-Honk-Ashoo and Swella Bow-Wow

by Ralph Cosentino

After hearing the little dog barking at his door, Honk-Honk-Ashoo finds friendly Swella-Bow-Wow eager to enter his home and, after doing so, quickly becomes part of the family by happily participating in all of Honk-Honk-Ashoo’s daily activities and games.

Genres: Picture Books, Dogs

40 pages, Hardcover

First published February 3, 2005

Reviews

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has cute illustrations. The story it's self was very quirky but was not focused. When I did a practicing reading there was page that I could see distracted my partner. He just kept getting stuck on the fact that the pillow character drank out of soda friend. I would not use it for any of my story times, but I would read it again for fun.

[Elizabeth]

Cute pictures, but the story made no sense, to the point where i even checked to make sure I wasn't missing any pages. I wasn't.

[Kali · Rating 2 out of 5]

Strange little story... Or lack thereof. Just when it starts seeming like it's going to start telling a story, the book ends. The illustrations are cuts, but a little weird. The characters all have heads shaped like objects... That are used by others AS the objects they are... Weird.

[AMY · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is unique and cool. I loved the illustrations and message. What a sweet, refreshing story. Highly recommended for Grades K-3.

[Miranda · Rating 5 out of 5]

"There once was a pillow head who snored his name: Honk-Honk-Ashoo." This story of a pillow head with a funny name charmed my daughter completely! The illustrations are simple and extremely cute, and the story is touching and sweet. I have a feeling we'll be checking this one out again in the near future.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The cover of this book was so strange, i just had to pick it up. Honk-Honk-Ashoo is the main character and he has a pillow for a head. One day he adopts a stray dog and names him Swella-Bow-Wow. Adorable illustrations.

[Caleb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review here:
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[Rob Pinder · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is profoundly surreal.