Elvis & Romeo Go to Dog School: Ready-to-Read Level 1

Elvis & Romeo

by Jacky Davis, David Soman (illustrator)

Elvis and Romeo go to dog school in the first book in the charming Level 1 Ready-to-Read series from the bestselling creators of Ladybug Girl.

Elvis and Romeo are at their first day of dog school! Romeo already knows how to chase. Elvis already knows how to stay and sit. They both still have a lot to learn, but they will do it together!

Genres: Picture Books, Dogs, Animals, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

Published August 12, 2025

About the author

Jacky Davis, along with her husband David Soman, is one half of the creative team behind the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series. She lives in upstate New York with her husband and children.

Reviews

[Rod Brown]

A bulldog tries to help his labradoodle friend learn how to catch a tennis ball.

It's not bad, but the story and prose just don't have the charm of the first picture book I read about this duo, probably because this is a reader focused on simple words and concepts. Or maybe these two just don't have the chemistry or energy to really carry a franchise.

[Becky]

First sentence: Elvis and Romeo were at their first day of dog school. Are you ready to learn new things, Romeo? I know a lot of things already. I know how to stay. Do you know how to do that, Elvis?

Premise/plot: Elvis and Romeo are attending dog school. Both dogs have a chance to playfully show off to one another. Elvis teaches Romeo how to catch a ball.

My thoughts: I read both Elvis and Romeo Visit the Vet and Elvis and Romeo Go to Dog School in one sitting. The dog school book has a bit more plot. There are more moments for humor. I liked both books well enough. I do think the illustrations of Elvis and Romeo are cute and adorable. I think for young dog lovers, these two books will be quite appealing. They are level one ready-to-read early readers. There is some plot, but, keep in mind they are early readers.

[Adele]

The pictures are cute and I ought to love a picture book about friend dogs, but Elvis and Romeo have disappointed me in both the books I have read so far. This one wasn't even as good as Elvis & Romeo. The story makes very little sense and Elvis and Romeo have very little personality.

[Marion]

Lovely story and art work in this easy reader book. Would recommend for any young dog lovers.

[Patty]

Easy Reader.

Cute easy reader for kids who like dogs. It is a fun book, with subtle humor.

[Therearenobadbooks]

When we don't know how to do something there is always a friend who will lift us up teaching and sharing tips. Love the friendship and the lesson. Sharing knowledge. Encouragement.

[TJE]

love Elvis and Romeo books, did think the original and Vet one were just a tad funnier