Once upon a Poodle

by Chrysa Smith

When miniature poodle Woody goes on a hunt for a new brother, all sorts of adventures are in store. Several attempts bring chaos into the house while trying to find a suitable creature to become the latest member of the family. Feathers fly, gardens are harvested and nuts are cracked in this full-color illustrated tale that embraces fun, problem-solving and learning what family is all about.

30 pages, Paperback

Published September 19, 2016

Reviews

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chrysa Smith and Pat Achilles came to my kindergarten class today. It was a wonderful experience. Chrysa read this book and explained to the class how she came up with the idea. Pat drew numerous dogs from the story for our class to keep. The children and myself were in awe! We loved the book and the visit😀!!!

[Marin . · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sibling stories are popular in children's literature, and most offer positive models of lifelong bonds.
ONCE UPON A POODLE is of no exception.
It is a sweet little book written in an easy-to-understand, relaxing mode.
The author chooses a simple storyline that explores a change in a stable "family" structure and emphasizes the joy of companionship.
Woody's adventures lead readers to a happy ending, foster affection, and shape their positive behaviour in sibling relationships.
The visuals are cute and warm, the characters are well-defined, and the images map well to the story.
The sans-serif font is a bit boring, and the inside pages lack any layout.