Shaggy Dogs, Waggy Dogs

September 1, 2011

PreS-Gr 2-An assortment of lovable-looking pooches is pictured in this charming ode to man's best friend. In perfect rhyme, Hubbell describes the canines by their characteristics rather than breeds: shaggy, waggy, thin, saggy, shy, bold, pretty, puppies, full-grown, and more. Next she offers a litany of the things dogs are good at doing, such as finding a lost ball, going for walks, digging up bones, and comforting their owners when they feel sick. Wu's detailed illustrations drawn with colored pencil over acrylic vividly depict the different textures of each animal's fur as it engages in typical doggie pastimes. Children who love animals will adore this fetching book.-Martha Simpson, Stratford Library Association, CT

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