Synopses & Reviews
Poor Emma is a pup with a problem. Her human, George, constantly misunderstands her. No matter how hard she tries to please him, it's just "Bad! Bad! Bad!" all day long. Tired of feeling unappreciated, Emma finally writes to "Dear Queenie," who, like any good canine advice columnist, suggests that Emma get off the couch and make herself useful--perhaps even find a career. Before she knows it, Emma is a successful stage actor with a traveling theater company, and her troubles at home are far behind her. There's just one problem . . . she can't stop thinking about George!
The way Emma solves her dilemma and eventually works things out with George is sure to delight readers. Drawn in an accessible comic-book style, and inspired by Eileen Christelow's real-life dog, here is an absolutely hilarious take on unconditional love and the importance of finding one's true calling.
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"A delightful romp." Booklist, ALA
"Readers will cheer for this well-intentioned heroine and applaud her eventual success." Kirkus Reviews
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"Fans of David McKeeand#8217;s Elmerand#8217;s Special Day (Andersen, 2009) and the story-line sequence of animals on parade will find a contrast here with Joosseand#8217;s simple array of dog breeds expressing their opinions about the situation, without a traditional plot."-School Library Journaland#160;
"[An] enthusiastic collection of light verse. . . . Like an actual parade, the exuberant atmosphere-confetti, balloons, costumes, and all-is the main draw."-Publishers Weekly
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Feeling misunderstood and unappreciated by her owner George, Emma the dog asks for advice from the local canine advice columnist and soon makes herself useful by becoming a successful stage actor with a traveling theater company.
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Meet Tinkles, Gracie-pants, Lovie, Fritzie, Weenie, Walter, Comet, Ike, and Jack. They're a lively mix of dogs whoseand#160;owners dress them up so they'll put their best paw forward for theand#160;dog parade, which comes at the end of the book. Until that moment, we hear each dog confront their dress-up opportunity with anything from surprise to reluctance to relief. But all have fun joining the festivities, where they show off their dog-gone best.
and#160;and#160;and#160; Alternating between doggy narrators, the text is great to read aloud, offering readers a chance toand#160;play different dog characters. The illustrations are a dynamic combination of realistic, expressive, and cute, and the text design is playful and colorful.
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Nine diggity dogs get ready to join a doggone jamboree! Meet Tinkles, Gracie-pants, Lovie, Fritzie, Weenie, Walter, Comet, Ike, and Jack. Itand#8217;s time for these pups to let their owners dress them up in costume! But one of them is shy. Another is too jumpy. Do any of them really want to join the fun? Once they see the silly and cute duds theyand#8217;re wearing, they will! But they need to hurryand#8212;the dog parade wonand#8217;t wait forever. And itand#8217;s not to be missed!
About the Author
Barbara Joosseand#160;isand#160;the best-selling author of over thirty books for children. The various editions of her Mama, Do You Love Me?, illustrated by Barbara Lavallee and published by Chronicle Books, have sold more than a million copies. Barbara lives in a little stone house inand#160;Wisconsin.
Eugene Yelchin has illustrated various books for children, including The Rooster Prince of Breslov by Ann Redisch Stampler. He lives in Los Angeles with his family.