Synopses & Reviews
Zippy was a dog with a little too much . . . zip. But thats the way Harris, his owner, liked him. Zippy made everything more fun, from digging for treasure in the garden to making tidal waves in the tub. The rest of Harriss family thought Zippy needed obedience school. But obedience school made Zippy so well-behaved that he was no fun at all. Luckily, Harris knew just what to do: send Zippy to Bad Dog School! Barbara M. Joosses uncanny understanding of the relationship between children and animals is showcased in this sweet, funny story about compromise.
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'\"Zippy is a small, tan dog of indeterminate breed but distinct character...theme of compromise and moderation...zesty individuality.\" KIRKUS'
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'\"There can never be too many dog books, and this humorous one....is the pick of the litter.\" SLJ'
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"Zippy is a small, tan dog of indeterminate breed but distinct character...theme of compromise and moderation...zesty individuality." KIRKUS Kirkus Reviews
"There can never be too many dog books, and this humorous one....is the pick of the litter." SLJ School Library Journal
"...trouble-making shenanigans...gleeful sound effects...exuberant patterns of muddy pawprints...add some lively interest to a discussion of good manners" Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
About the Author
Jennifer Plecas has illustrated many popular books for children, including, for Clarion, SNOWY DAY! by Barbara M. Joosse. A graduate of Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, she lives with her family in Blue Springs, Missouri.Barbara M. Joosse is the author of many books for children, including the best-selling MAMA, DO YOU LOVE ME? (Chronicle) and the three previous Wild Willie books. She lives in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.