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If Dogs Could Do Chores
8 year old Jacquelyn Smith-Induni's debut title "If Dogs Could Do Chores" is an adorably illustrated children's book that explores every child's dream of having their pet dog do their housework for them. Watercolor paintings show many breeds of dogs happily completing all varieties of household chores. An afterword by Marta Induni describes how 'helper dogs' really do assist people every day. But if only we could get them to vacuum...
- GenresChildrensPicture Books
40 pages, Paperback
First published April 20, 2013
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April 23, 2013
An 8 year old girl (the AUTHOR of this book!) imagines a world where dogs would do her chores for her.
What a cute book with illustrations that emphasize the humor. I laughed at the cover and liked every illustration, from the dog washing dishes to the dog feeding the cat. Each page illustrated a different breed of dog and they fit their chore--especially the droopy dog (sorry, I don't know dog names) who's stuck cleaning out the kitty litter box.
Delightful! 5 Stars for Illustration AND for storyline.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CFUY298 (it's free today 4-23-2013)
What a cute book with illustrations that emphasize the humor. I laughed at the cover and liked every illustration, from the dog washing dishes to the dog feeding the cat. Each page illustrated a different breed of dog and they fit their chore--especially the droopy dog (sorry, I don't know dog names) who's stuck cleaning out the kitty litter box.
Delightful! 5 Stars for Illustration AND for storyline.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CFUY298 (it's free today 4-23-2013)
December 7, 2014
Fun read for dog lovers
Beautiful illustrations are paired perfectly with the text in order to catch the readers eye. I loved that the author used several different dog illustrations. The author also provides information about different service dogs and the functions they perform. Overall a very well written book that is a visual delight to read. Fun and informative a winning combination that children are certain to enjoy.
Beautiful illustrations are paired perfectly with the text in order to catch the readers eye. I loved that the author used several different dog illustrations. The author also provides information about different service dogs and the functions they perform. Overall a very well written book that is a visual delight to read. Fun and informative a winning combination that children are certain to enjoy.
March 14, 2014
Great illustrations
Great illustrations
I really loved the illustrations. Each one features a different breed of dog and they are so expressive. The story is simple and cute. it basically names all the chores a dog would do, but along with the illustrations, it's really entertaining. and I love that it's written by a kid. Congrats!
Great illustrations
I really loved the illustrations. Each one features a different breed of dog and they are so expressive. The story is simple and cute. it basically names all the chores a dog would do, but along with the illustrations, it's really entertaining. and I love that it's written by a kid. Congrats!
February 21, 2022
What if dogs could do chores! This book shows what dogs can do--all our chores. There is also a section in the back for how dogs do help us. The drawings were fantastic! They fit the story well. Very well done!
April 20, 2013
A fun book for kids that love animals. A great use of imagination and a fun description of service dogs at the end, showing how useful animals can be.
June 7, 2014
DD loved this book. So cool that a girl her age wrote it!
September 12, 2014
Super cute!
My nephews and niece are going to love this book! It's adorable and relatable, definitely worth the download. What a great find.
My nephews and niece are going to love this book! It's adorable and relatable, definitely worth the download. What a great find.
March 29, 2014
A cute children's book about dogs doing household chores written by an 8 year old.
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