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The Perfect Dog
The Perfect Dog
Reviewed by: Mary Peverada - Portland Public Library, Portland, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: August 29, 2016
Review
A young girl has been told that she can get a dog. Now she knows exactly what to look for so she will get the perfect dog. She goes through a litany of superlatives from size to hair and speed to snuggliness. The pages are a joy to young dog lovers as dogs in all shapes and sizes are illustrated - pulis, poodles, pugs and more. The pages are bare except for the girl and the dogs - making the dogs the center of attention. The adjectives are illustrated with different fonts, types, and text sizes. This is not a new idea but it is sweet and charming. And ultimately the dog chooses the girl!
Overall Book Score: good
About the Book
Author:
O'Malley, Kevin
Illustrator: O'Malley, Kevin
Illustration Quality: very good
Publisher: Crown
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre:
Audience: preschool
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: very good
ISBN: 9781101934418
Price: 17.99