Albert, the Dog Who Liked to Ride in Taxis

by Cynthia Zarin, Pierre Pratt (Illustrator)

Always Albert hopes for rain. On rainy days Mrs. Crabtree takes him with her for taxi rides. So much better than walks.
One day -- brilliantly sunny, for a surprise -- Albert hops a taxi alone. More than one taxi, actually.
You will never guess where he goes!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Juvenile

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 6, 2004

About the author

Cynthia Zarin is the author of five books of poetry, as well five books for children and a collection of essays. She teaches at Yale and lives in New York City.

Reviews

[Katherine]

Mrs. Crabtree, Albert's owner, takes taxis whenever it rains or when it is near Christmas and she has too many shopping bags to carry. Albert enjoys other things, but nothing as much as taxi rides. Then, one day Albert jumps into a taxi by himself. On this adventure, he meets many interesting people and ideas.

[Mya]

It was a funny book. I liked it.

[Michelle Farella]

I was stressed this whole book! Thank goodness he found his way home.

[Sandra]

Albert liked taxis so much he sneaked into one and went on a mini adventure. Very cute story.