Where Is Rusty?

by Sieb Posthuma, Bill Nagelkerke

Rusty goes to the department store with his mother and Henrietta and Toby. But his nose leads him astray and on a new adventure. Soon, everyone is looking for him. Where is Rusty?

Genres: Picture Books, Dogs, Childrens, Juvenile

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Tara DuBose-Schmitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

A dog gets separated from his mom and siblings in a dog department store. Questions I have: why does Rusty look like his mom while his siblings are clearly different breeds? Is this a blended family? Adoptive situation? Why are Rusty and his sibs unclothed (except for fur) while the other dogs are all wearing clothes, usually with cut outs for tails to poke through? Why are the watchdogs looking for puppies to lock in the pound versus actual dog criminals? Are they the dog world version of child traffickers?

All’s well in the end.

[Mikel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very creative. Love the where’s Waldo aspect and an entire page to scan with your eyes.

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun interactive book with my 3 year old granddaughter.

[Amanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

I couldn't identify who the main characters were in the middle of the crowds of dogs so I felt a bit frustrated trying to figure out what was happening to whom. (It's not till the end of the book that you see the Mom and siblings all by themselves.) Maybe too the translation didn't help this book out. The pictures were cute, but I just couldn't find my way through the story--too much menace given to the dog catchers (who strangely enough were dogs themselves) and that whole storyline just didn't play out. Once again, could be the translation's fault.

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun book that talks about why it's so important to stay with your family when out on the town. Rusty and his family are going to the big department store and he gets so involved with wanting to explore he doesn't listen to mom tell everyone to stay together and gets lost. As everyone in the store tries to find Rusty he winds up getting lost in the innards of the place and then in different departments. The kids had a great time finding him in each of the pictures and it was a perfect time to review with them what to do if lost.

[Leslie Fisher · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was a cute book for younger kids who have problems with running off away from their parents. I can't count how many times that has happened to me. After reading this book to my kids, they instantly understood that it is not safe to run away from your parents, and it is scary for everyone looking for you.

[pati · Rating 1 out of 5]

So is Rusty a dog or a "boy"? If he is a "boy" then why is he naked and all the other dog people wearing clothes. He acts very dog-like. I don't like these kinds of vague stories. The title should be What is Rusty?.

[Gervy · Rating 4 out of 5]

My four-year-old boy finds this very entertaining. He likes spotting Rusty in the department store and looking out for the Watch Dogs. I like the message (stay close to your mother at the department store!).

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pooch's nose leads him astray and causes some minor mayhem in a department store.

[Leslie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked the illustrations, but found the story lacking.

[Ms.Gaye · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like this cute story. The busy illustrations are colorful, fun and silly, offering opportunities for discussion and smiles. A good choice for antsy preschoolers.

[Kelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

I couldn't get into the illustrations, but readers who liked the Where's Waldo? books may enjoy this one too.

[Alyx Campbell · Rating 2 out of 5]

Little character development, pictures were too busy and overwhelming to add much to the story.