Found Dogs

Author: Sirotich, Erica

Edition: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 32

Details:

For fans of Sandra Boynton’s Doggies and Karent Katz's Counting Kisses, this adorable rhyming and counting book tallies up all the dogs at the shelter, and then counts backward as the pups are adopted—a perfect fit for every preschooler’s library.   Babies and toddlers will delight in counting up each wriggly, wraggly rescue pup and then counting back down as each doggie is adopted. A bright, bouncy rhyme, jubilant art, and scads of adorable dogs will have wee ones giggling for more.   These patient pound dogs. Now they’re family! Found dogs. From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 1—In this tail-waggingly fun concept book, Sirotich counts 10 canines in an animal shelter, from "1 dog, long and low" to "10 dogs, slobbering hounds." The narrator reassures the animals that forever homes are right around the corner: "Soon, dogs, you'll be found!" The following spread depicts a cheerful group of people waiting in line to adopt the animals. Next, the author counts down as she presents the dogs with their new owners, starting with the "slobbering hounds," who greet 10 waving humans ("10 dogs, saying hello") and ending with the "long and low" dachshund, who cuddles in the lap of a little girl who uses a wheelchair ("1 dog, on her way"). Every pup has managed to find just the right owner; the "spotty, shiny" dalmatians are eventually paired with firefighters, while the huskies, "dressed for snow," are adopted by a quartet of youngsters clad in boots and hats. Created in ink, using brushes and pen, and composed and colored digitally, the cartoon art is energetic and funny, full of exaggerated details—from the puddles of drool all around the grinning hounds to the droopy expressions on a quintet of pouting pooches—that are bound to delight children. The text is simple yet features plenty of rhyme and alliteration, which adds a dash of verve. VERDICT Share this offering one-on-one or with a group; it's guaranteed to jazz up counting collections and will hopefully send pet seekers off to the pound.—Mahnaz Dar, School Library Journal

Reviews:

“Tail-waggingly fun . . . Bound to delight.”

— School Library Journal“Friendly . . . cheerful . . . [A] counting book that goes beyond the basics, providing opportunities to reread and recount in different ways.” —

Kirkus"The accompanying cartoons are as cheery as the verse . . . An upbeat reminder of all the perfect matches that are just waiting to be made at the local animal shelter."  

— Publishers Weekly"An attractive participatory read with wide audience appeal that should captivate little ones upto early readers." —

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About the Author:

Erica Sirotich’s artwork has graced kids' publications, toy packaging, greeting cards, websites, and apps. In her previous creative life, she owned and operated Cuddlefish Press, where she created prints for children’s rooms and nurseries. Erica is now a full-time author/illustrator and lives in Florida with her own found dog, Russell Redfur....

EAN: 9780399186417

Release Date: 18-07-2017

Languages: English

Item Note: New and unused. Hardcover Used - Like New Ships fast! 2017Illustrated

Item Condition: UsedLikeNew

Binding: Hardcover