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Dog on the Roof!: On the Road with Mitt and the Mutt
The political humor book of the election season— Dog on the Roof! chronicles Mitt Romney’s infamous family adventure with hilarious four-color illustrations throughout.
They were the typical American family on a typical American road trip—Dad behind the wheel, Mom in the passenger seat, their five adorable kids piled in the back. And, of course, their beloved dog strapped to the roof.
Wait . . . what?
Now for the first time, here is the completely true—and only mildly embellished— shaggy-dog story of Seamus Romney, the famously fetching Irish setter whose master, future presidential candidate Mitt Romney, plopped him atop the family station wagon for that infamous 1983 car trip. From the majesty of Mount Rushmore to the fabulousness of San Francisco, from the sacred temple of Salt Lake City to the hallowed halls of Washington, D.C., here at last is Seamus’s rooftop account of that headline-grabbing journey . . . unleashed.
Doggedly chronicled by satirists Bruce Kluger and David Slavin (NPR’s All Things Considered ), and cleverly illustrated by Colleen Clapp ( The Chris Matthews Show, NBC News), this American tale is more than just the story of a dog on a hot tin roof. It is the inside (well . . . overhead) look at the Man Who Would Be President and the wild ride that’s sweeping—and bewildering—the nation.
They were the typical American family on a typical American road trip—Dad behind the wheel, Mom in the passenger seat, their five adorable kids piled in the back. And, of course, their beloved dog strapped to the roof.
Wait . . . what?
Now for the first time, here is the completely true—and only mildly embellished— shaggy-dog story of Seamus Romney, the famously fetching Irish setter whose master, future presidential candidate Mitt Romney, plopped him atop the family station wagon for that infamous 1983 car trip. From the majesty of Mount Rushmore to the fabulousness of San Francisco, from the sacred temple of Salt Lake City to the hallowed halls of Washington, D.C., here at last is Seamus’s rooftop account of that headline-grabbing journey . . . unleashed.
Doggedly chronicled by satirists Bruce Kluger and David Slavin (NPR’s All Things Considered ), and cleverly illustrated by Colleen Clapp ( The Chris Matthews Show, NBC News), this American tale is more than just the story of a dog on a hot tin roof. It is the inside (well . . . overhead) look at the Man Who Would Be President and the wild ride that’s sweeping—and bewildering—the nation.
- GenresNonfictionHumor
64 pages, Hardcover
First published June 19, 2012
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June 22, 2012
As the presidential elections are in the fore front of everyone's mind this year, this is the perfect time to get to know one of the strong contender's Mitt Romney and his family including one of the important family members...Seamus Romney aka the family dog. Mitt decides to pack up the family and travel across the USA. Everyone is going including Seamus. Only Seamus has a front row seat on top of the family car. The family travels to South Dakota, to California, to every place in between and finally Washington, D.C.
I liked the illustrations. They were colorful, detailed, and really helped portray the story. Seamus really stole the show for me in this book. The comments and expressions he made were priceless. Each state's talent or famous landmark that the state was known for was featured. Of course, why Mr. Kluger and Mr. Slavin had great fun pocking at different aspects in the book like rhyming, you can not help but pick up on Mr. Romney's pollitical views in this book. You will either like Mitt Romney or not but I can guarantee that you will love Seamus and this book. Dog on the Roof is an adult's children's book. Dog on the Roof gets two paws up!
I liked the illustrations. They were colorful, detailed, and really helped portray the story. Seamus really stole the show for me in this book. The comments and expressions he made were priceless. Each state's talent or famous landmark that the state was known for was featured. Of course, why Mr. Kluger and Mr. Slavin had great fun pocking at different aspects in the book like rhyming, you can not help but pick up on Mr. Romney's pollitical views in this book. You will either like Mitt Romney or not but I can guarantee that you will love Seamus and this book. Dog on the Roof is an adult's children's book. Dog on the Roof gets two paws up!
July 6, 2012
Reminiscent of National Lampoon's Vacation. Mitt Romney and his family are set to take a family vacation....whoops...no room in the car...so the dog sits on the roof..in crate not a rocking chair!!
It set in poetry, and the trip and traveling will make you cringe...seems to be no set route! The go from one end of the country to the other, and back, and up and down.
To funny! The pictures are hysterical, and we know its not true! Thank goodness ...a dog strapped to the top of the car? As it says on the back of the book the story is completely true, and only EMBELLISHED a little!!
Sit back and enjoy a quick and funny read, it only takes a few minutes, and be ready for quite a trip!!
I received this book from the publisher Simon & Schuster, and was not required to give a positive review.
It set in poetry, and the trip and traveling will make you cringe...seems to be no set route! The go from one end of the country to the other, and back, and up and down.
To funny! The pictures are hysterical, and we know its not true! Thank goodness ...a dog strapped to the top of the car? As it says on the back of the book the story is completely true, and only EMBELLISHED a little!!
Sit back and enjoy a quick and funny read, it only takes a few minutes, and be ready for quite a trip!!
I received this book from the publisher Simon & Schuster, and was not required to give a positive review.
April 22, 2013
I don't know much about politics aside from what's aired on the news, but I'm pretty sure this shouldn't be in the 973s at our library. The rhymes and pictures are funny, but I can't say a lot more about this book other than that.
September 14, 2012
Romney will NEVER live that inhumane incident down.
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