Doggo and Pupper Save the World

Doggo & Pupper #2

by Katherine Applegate, Charlie Alder (Illustrator)

The second book in #1 New York Times -bestselling –author Katherine Applegate's fun new series with a brightly colored palette from Charlie Alder.

Doggo likes routine: napping, eating, and more napping. Life is good.

Life is good for Pupper, too, even though he worries a lot, about things like giant squirrels. If he were braver, he might even be a hero. Maybe even a hero who can fly! But heroes aren’t afraid of giant squirrels . . .

When Doggo and Pupper meet a baby bird who also has worries, they are determined to help. Doggo and Pupper may not know how to fly, but they are very good helpers. Maybe they are even heroes!

Doggo and Pupper Save the World continues the joyful new series by beloved author Katherine Applegate, with illustrations by Charlie Alder.

Genres: Picture Books, Fiction, Childrens, Dogs, Juvenile, Animals, Friendship

96 pages, Hardcover

Published March 22, 2022

About the author

#1 New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate has written many books for young readers, including THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal.

Katherine’s picture books include THE BUFFALO STORM, illustrated by Jan Ormerod (Clarion Books); THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF IVAN, THE SHOPPING MALL GORILLA, illustrated by G. Brian Karas (Clarion Books); SOMETIMES YOU FLY, illustrated by Jennifer Black Reinhardt (Clarion Books); and ODDER: AN OTTER’S STORY, illustrated by Charles Santoso (Feiwel & Friends).

She’s written or co-written three early chapter series for young readers: ROSCOE RILEY RULES, a seven-book series illustrated by Brian Biggs (HarperCollins); DOGGO AND PUPPER, a three-book series illustrated by Charlie Alder (Feiwel & Friends). With Gennifer Choldenko, she co-authored DOGTOWN and MOUSE AND HIS DOG, illustrated by Wallace West (Feiwel & Friends).

Books for middle-grade readers include HOME OF THE BRAVE (Feiwel & Friends); THE ONE AND ONLY series, illustrated by Patricia Castelao, including THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, THE ONE AND ONLY BOB, THE ONE AND ONLY RUBY, and THE ONE AND ONLY FAMILY (HarperCollins); the ENDLING trilogy (HarperCollins); CRENSHAW (Feiwel & Friends); WISHTREE (Feiwel & Friends); WILLODEEN (Feiwel & Friends); ODDER (Feiwel & Friends); and the forthcoming POCKET BEAR (Feiwel & Friends).

With her husband, Michael Grant, Katherine co-wrote ANIMORPHS, a long-running series that has sold over 35 million books worldwide. They also wrote two other series, REMNANTS and EVERWORLD, and a young adult novel, EVE AND ADAM (Feiwel & Friends.)

Katherine’s work has been translated into dozens of languages, and her books have won accolades including the Christopher Medal, the Golden Kite Award, the Bank Street Josette Frank Award, the California Book Award Gold Medal, the Crystal Kite Award, the Green Earth Book Honor Award, the Charlotte Zolotow Honor Award, and the E.B. White Read Aloud Award. Many of her works have appeared on state master lists, Best of the Year lists, and Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and New York Times bestseller lists.

Katherine lives in Nevada with her husband and assorted pets. She is represented by Elena Giovinazzo at Heirloom Literary and Mary Pender at WME.

Reviews

[Nathan Meier]

Pretty good and fun!

[Eunice Pulido]

Hermoso libro para primeros lectores.
No se van a arrepentir de comprárselo a sus peques.

[Cheryl]

Really it's the illustrations that make the series so much fun. Look at the eyes, the body language, so vibrant & appealing. Not to diss the text, though; it's hard to write a leveled reader so well. In this episode the back matter is Pupper's guide to being a hero. I'm not 100% behind every suggestion, but overall I do appreciate letting kids know that they can be heroes just by showing up, being kind, being persistent.

Although, on a larger note, since when is it considered heroic just to be a decent person? And why are sports stars and celebrities considered heroes when they're often not decent people? This is a conversation you probably want to actually have with your children....

[Becky]

First sentence: In a sweet spot of sun, Doggo dozed. In a fine patch of dirt, Pupper dug. Life was good.

Premise/plot: Doggo and Pupper--a lovable duo--are back in their second book. Pupper wishes he could be a hero, but, fears that he's not hero-material. Together these two will end up being heroes to a baby bird.

My thoughts: I LOVE these two dogs so much. The story is cute, adorable, sweet, playful, fun, and probably predictable. But when there's so much to love, do I mind a predictable book? Not at all. I hope these two star in many more books. If you have a young reader ready for early chapter books, this series is great. I love the illustrations and the text.

[Becky B]

Pupper is worried about things like giant squirrels and wishes he could be a brave super hero. Doggo decides to distract him with music. When the two go to the park to catch a music show, they find a baby bird in need. Can they be heroes?

The art style in these books is just adorable. And the giant squirrel illustration made me laugh. Doggo and Pupper are fun to hang out with, and I liked that they chose being heroes over their own entertainment. The cat who lives with them provides some great comedic bits along the way.

No content issues.

[Roben]

This is the second book in the Doggo and Pupper series and I like this one even more than the first! Doggo is older and wiser; Pupper is younger and still has a lot to learn but he has a good heart! And Doggo is very encouraging - he knows that Pupper worries a lot and does his best to reassure the young pup that he won't be attached by giant squirrels, he can learn to play the drums, and his care for a baby bird does indeed make him a super hero dog!

[Montse Reyes Orraca]

Ha sido increíble poder sumergirme en las páginas de este pequeño libro para conocer a Perro y Cachorro, dos personajes mega adorables que aprenden y descubren el mundo de la mano. Me encantó la calidad de la edición, sus ilustraciones y que haya otros personajes, como Michi, que añaden un toque divertido a la historia. Es un libro aún con poco texto, para aquellos que van empezando a leer pero que ya no son tan pequeños y quieren historias más atrapantes y desarrolladas.

[Maeve]

Doggo and Pupper have settled into their lives together...but Pupper wants to be brave like Wonder Dog. He gets the opportunity when he sees a stranded baby bird. Pupper forgoes a music concert to make sure that the baby bird is reunited with its mother.

The second book in the Doggo and Pupper series.

[Natalie]

Pupper wants to be a hero and discovers just how to do it.

With full color pages,the pictures and text are very inviting. Doggo is such a sweet older dog to Pupper. I liked how Pupper learned to sacrific to be of help to the baby bird. The very last page has an easy to read list of practical ways to be a hero.

[AMY]

92 pgs. This is another book in a fun easy chapter book. This time Doggo and Pupper decide to find some excitement in their own backyard by watching the birds. Pupper wants to be a superhero like the one he watches on TV. Kids will love to read this one. Funny illustrations throughout. Highly recommended for Grades 1-3.

[Steph]

Doggo and Pupper are obviously adorable, but Cat cracks me up! Doggo and Pupper Save the World is sweet AND funny, plus it’s full of cute & colorful illustrations! What more could you ask for in a #kidlit junior chapter book?!

[Jessica]

Really cute short chapter book for beginner readers with lots of super cute pictures. It's a little pup who wants to be a hero and is scared of things in the world. It talks about the meaning of heroes and gives ways for children to be "heroes " in their own right.

[Bethe]

5 stars. Absolutely adorable! Love how well the pets get along, especially calming Pupper’s worries and gently encouraging him in the ways he can be a hero, a list of ways included in the back. Love the full color illustrations in this easy chapter book.

[Emily Carlyn]

Doggo and Pupper are sweet and tender. This is an easy read story, with chapters, but the sentences do not drag from page to page.
It’s a sweet story about doing something small that is still
Meaningful and kjnd.

[Suzanne Lorraine Kunz Williams]

I love how pupper puts helping others ahead of his own entertainment. And I love the suggestions on how to be a super hero on the back page. Following those suggestions, we can all be the best kind of superheroes. Looking for a book that teaches good values? I can recommend this one.

[Shari (Shira)]

Where were these books when I was teaching first grades?

[Lisa D]

Cute book for early readers with a positive message!

[Wendy Lukert]

Great Beginner Chapter Book

[Jessica F]

Still cute, but funnier and deeper than the first book in the series.

[Adri is Reading]

Super cute and got stronger as the book continued. A sweet read.

[Lisa Nagel]

Book two in this cute beginning reader series. Subtle messages in kindness, bravery and friendship. Cat cracked me up and pupper is a wonderful example of kindness.

[Laelyn Bowser]

I thought Pupper was silly and Doggo was like a mom to Pupper.

[Elisabeth]

Great first chapter book! "I like the Superman part".

[Jaymie]

4 stars = Great! Might re-read.

This was lovely - I enjoyed how Pupper got to be a "hero" in a quiet way. This sweet series is great!

[Ms. Yingling]

Public library copy

[Kristen]

Cute story, cute illustrations, just the type of fun animal story that appeals to newly independent readers.

[June]

More of a quiet book. A puppy, who worries about giant squirrels, wants to become a hero.

The short chapters and quiet stories would make it a good read to a dog selection.

[Nancy]

Pupper's Guide to Being a Hero on the last page is great and worth sharing!

[Holly Wagner]

See review from Book 1. Really adorable. Kids will love.

[Stephanie]

I read this with my little guy. He gave it 3 stars. Can’t wait to read book three.