Black Dog Gets Dressed

by Lizi Boyd

Wouldn't it be fun to trade places with your pet? A little boy tries the idea on for size with the help of a multilayered outfit and an obliging black dog.

It’s time to get dressed! First the underpants - one paw, then two. It’s a challenge to put on a shirt lying down! A sweater is perfect for peekaboo, then there’s the pants and four socks, and - hold the kisses - the job’s almost done. With fresh, clear colors and flat, simple shapes, Lizi Boyd takes classic child’s play and gives it a funny, tail-wagging twist.

Genres: Picture Books, Storytime, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published July 14, 2003

Reviews

[Suzanne Lorraine Kunz Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sometimes it's just nice to have a silly book. This book made Zander laugh. Yay for silliness!

[jacky · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was read during the story time portion of play group today. Natalie was able to sit through a tiny bit of it and showed a little bit of interest by craning her neck. Its a cute story about getting dressed, though silly because it is the dog who gets dressed, by the boy. There is a little twist at the end when the boy dresses up like a dog.

[Christine Turner]

boy and his dog engage in a ritual well known to families with pets - dressing them up in everything, from underwear to woolly jumpers and hats In this story, Black Dog patiently accepts his new wardrobe, and is rewarded with a surprise when the boy decides to dress up as a dog


Boys
Clothing
Costume
Dogs
Pets
Play
Humor

[Emerson and Theodore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every boy should have a dog this good natured. Black dog is dressed by the little boy. All the essential layers: undies, socks, undershirt, sweater, pants, coat, I think there was even mittens at the end. Emerson liked it.

[Tricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for 2-3ish. Little boy dresses his dog from underwear to jacket, then dresses himself. Few words--pictures tell the story.

[Edna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice toddler book with a young boy identifying pieces of clothing as he dresses his pet dog.

[Maggie KutsBorg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Looks like a one-on-one and not a storytime to me. Small, and thoughtful, and a little different.

[Regina Ajiboye · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for early readers. the relationship with the boy and his dog and him dressing his dog then he looks like the dog in the end was great.