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Hello, Hot Dog!
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Hot Dog is relaxing on some comfy bread with a little corn and some fries when suddenly...disaster strikes! It looks like he's about to become lunch. Prepare for a laugh-out-loud picture about this little hot dog's quest for freedom. Boldly illustrated by the brilliant Jarvis, winner of Best Illustrated Book at the V&A Illustration Awards 2017, this hilarious, irreverent p
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Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
April 5th 2018
by Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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Jan 24, 2020
Abigail
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it was ok
Recommends it for:
Readers Who Enjoy Stories About Anthropomorphic Food Items
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Hanging out on his bun one day, our hot dog hero is dismayed to discover that he's about to be eaten. Can he escape in time? His initial, quite complicated plan proves unworkable, but then Hot Dog realizes he can roll, rolling his way right out of his bun, and onto the nearby grass...
Although I would imagine that some children will find Hello, Hot Dog quite amusing, for my part I was mostly indifferent to its humor, not particularly drawn to its artwork, and wholly indifferent to the plight of i ...more
Although I would imagine that some children will find Hello, Hot Dog quite amusing, for my part I was mostly indifferent to its humor, not particularly drawn to its artwork, and wholly indifferent to the plight of i ...more
The book I wanted and the book I needed
I read this one in Dutch, but will write my review in English.
So, I was quite intrigued by this book, the cover looked adorable, and I was quite curious how the hot dog would run away (then again, sentient hot dog? Eh?).
Sadly, I have to say, I wasn't much laughing or snickering. In fact I was mostly wondering how this hot dog was sentient (are there more of him/her?), was able to talk to bees (yes, really), and also able to move (well, just roll). I guess, I shouldn't think about those things, ...more
So, I was quite intrigued by this book, the cover looked adorable, and I was quite curious how the hot dog would run away (then again, sentient hot dog? Eh?).
Sadly, I have to say, I wasn't much laughing or snickering. In fact I was mostly wondering how this hot dog was sentient (are there more of him/her?), was able to talk to bees (yes, really), and also able to move (well, just roll). I guess, I shouldn't think about those things, ...more
Simple and silly story about a hot dog who is just enjoying life, hanging out in a bun.
I wanted to like this so much more than I did. The illustrations make our little hot dog so stinkin loveable, I really like hot dog's escape plan... but then the ending is just eh. I think I needed hot dog to either end up in some weird hot dog haven, or have a twisted "Everyone Loves Bacon" ending. I'm sure kids will enjoy it more than I did.
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I gave this book five stars because it’s also funny.
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Definitely a weird book, but it is entertaining.
A sentient hot dog discovers that he is about to be lunch and plots a way to freedom. Strange, but funny. I'll admit, this book made me a little anxious. I kept waiting for something bad to happen to the lovable hot dog. I'm usually not a huge fan of talking food for the obvious reason that it will eventually be eaten or rot away. This one is cute, but even the twisty ending makes my adult mind think ...more
Definitely a weird book, but it is entertaining.
A sentient hot dog discovers that he is about to be lunch and plots a way to freedom. Strange, but funny. I'll admit, this book made me a little anxious. I kept waiting for something bad to happen to the lovable hot dog. I'm usually not a huge fan of talking food for the obvious reason that it will eventually be eaten or rot away. This one is cute, but even the twisty ending makes my adult mind think ...more
This . . . is a weird little book about a hot dog that tries to avoid being eaten at a cook out. For some reason it was slightly uncomfortable to read? The art is adorable, but the story is a bit lack luster. I can see how the silly premise would be an entertaining story time, but I can also see a child sympathizing way too much with a hot dog and refusing to eat them for eternity.
3/5 stars
3/5 stars
Hot Dog is having a lovely snooze on a comfy bread roll when he sees a bottle of ketchup approaching and realises he’s about to become.. lunch!
A quirky tale told in a delightful conversational style with deceptively simple illustrations that convey a sense of jeopardy as well as humour. Likely to induce fits of giggling.
A quirky tale told in a delightful conversational style with deceptively simple illustrations that convey a sense of jeopardy as well as humour. Likely to induce fits of giggling.
I am confident that many children would enjoy this extremely silly book. As an adult, I was left wondering what exactly happens next to the hot dog. He escapes being eaten, but what now? Does he get left in the grass to decompose? Does an outdoor creature who doesn't object to mustard come and eat him up? Is he thrown away?
So many questions. So, so many. ...more
So many questions. So, so many. ...more
Pro tip: Talk to the book as you're asking the hot dog questions, then when you are hot dog answering, speak in a different voice back to your audience. It's like you are having a conversation with the hot dog and your audience is just listening in.
This is insanely silly and quite short, my 3-5s loved it. ...more
This is insanely silly and quite short, my 3-5s loved it. ...more
This book needs to be read with a partner, so the reader can be the human trying to eat the hot dog, and then the other person is the hot dog. You also need ketchup and mustard props and a dog puppet for the ending.
I love absurd picture books and this is a good one! The art is cute, and the story is simple, but funny.
Hot dog realizes he is about to be eaten, but alas he has no legs to run away, then he comes up with an escape plan...
Hot dog realizes he is about to be eaten, but alas he has no legs to run away, then he comes up with an escape plan...
Hot Dog tries not to be eaten, but what can he/she do with no legs?! A fun readaloud, with illustrations (pencil colored digitally) by Jarvis. Pair with "The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog" for a hot doggy storytime.
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Love the illustrations and am grateful for no onslaught of food puns that actually can start to distract from the story (Bacon and Cupcake, I'm looking at you). However, let me be frank, I didn't really relish the narrative.
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Bad grammar. No creativity. Simply “story” about a hotdog attempting to escape being eaten. Why would you want to read this to your child? I suppose some kids may find the book funny and entertaining, but this book lacks any sort of redeeming qualities as far as I’m concerned.
Hot Dog is just lying there minding his own business. “Just chillin’ out on this comfy bread, with some corn and a couple of fries.” But when the ketchup shows up, Hot Dog knows he’s in trouble. So he tries to come up with a plan to save himself. But ... is it out of the frying pan into the fire?
A little scary...but fine.
great for picnic themed storytime
This would be great for 2 readers to do at storytime
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A very cute picture book about a hot dog who escapes getting eaten. My favorite line in the story "Can't! Got no legs! Can't wait to read this to my daughter.
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I adored the illustrations.
This is one cute hot dog. Look at those big eyes! But the ending just makes me think he's doomed.
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"Run, Hot Dog, run! Can't! Got no legs!"
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This is such a great book!!!!!!!
SO much fun to read!!!!!!
SO much fun to read!!!!!!
There's not much plot here, but it does have seriously funny illustrations. My almost 2yr old granddaughter enjoyed it. Me, after 6 times, not so much.
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Age: Toddler-Preschool
A precious hot dog is about to be lunch but the narrator spurs the hot dog to find a solution. A quick read-aloud with a touch of humor, ketchup, and mustard.
A precious hot dog is about to be lunch but the narrator spurs the hot dog to find a solution. A quick read-aloud with a touch of humor, ketchup, and mustard.
Too cute. Who would think to animate a hot dog plotting his escape. Hilarious!
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