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The Housekeeper's Dog
A dog who likes to roll, scratch, and play with bones is quite a different dog after attending Madame de Poochio's School for Dogs.
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
40 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1984
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August 7, 2015
When housekeeper Miss Dilly leaves her dog with her rich employers while she goes on vacation, she finds her loyal pet much changed after having stayed and been instructed at Madame De Poochio's School For Dogs.
This was another of The Wife's childhood favorites, and I think I liked it even better than But No Elephants . It still had the charming (somewhat dated) illustration style, but I think the story was a little more engaging and maybe geared toward a slightly older reader. It had humor and actually a pretty positive message about being yourself instead of trying to conform to what others might think is right or popular, and being grateful for those who care for you and have your best interests at heart. I think nostalgia goes a long way with books like this. Also, that fez.
This was another of The Wife's childhood favorites, and I think I liked it even better than But No Elephants . It still had the charming (somewhat dated) illustration style, but I think the story was a little more engaging and maybe geared toward a slightly older reader. It had humor and actually a pretty positive message about being yourself instead of trying to conform to what others might think is right or popular, and being grateful for those who care for you and have your best interests at heart. I think nostalgia goes a long way with books like this. Also, that fez.
June 23, 2017
There's just something about Smath's stories, even when he's only the illustrator. An extra serving of humor, of either wit or slapstick, or both. This is just as cute as the rest I've read by him. I do admit that I wasn't sure about the ending... until I read Drew's review and was enlightened.
If you can still find Smath's leveled readers at your library, do check them out. (Otoh, they're not amazing, so don't buy them.)
If you can still find Smath's leveled readers at your library, do check them out. (Otoh, they're not amazing, so don't buy them.)
July 25, 2014
My mom recently cleaned out the house and found a bunch of books from when we were little. Of course she gave them all to me. They certainly bring back memories of reading them over and over and over again. 30 years later and I still remember these stories. The books themselves may be a little worse for wear but the stories are still wonderful.
The housekeeper's dog is an ordinary dog until he attends Madame DePoochio's School for Dogs. He then becomes an unbearable snob. It is not until things don't work out for him that he returns to normal. Great story!
The housekeeper's dog is an ordinary dog until he attends Madame DePoochio's School for Dogs. He then becomes an unbearable snob. It is not until things don't work out for him that he returns to normal. Great story!
September 15, 2013
A favorite when I was a kid, I still have the book!
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