If you can get through this one without singing or humming along, at least in your head, you're made of sterner stuff than me. All to check the rhythm and rhyme, of course. Seriously, this one is absolutely delightful. I felt like I'd stepped into a furry version of an old fashioned Currier and Ives painting. Each verse is illustrated with dogs of the described breed with a squirrel popping up regularly to join them. All are dressed in human clothing and doing very human things, well, mostly. Unless you happen to be Santa, I doubt you're flying through the sky on a sled. Doesn't matter. Still fun and the verses are repeated on two pages at the end for those just looking to sing along after viewing the various detailed illustrations.
I won't detail all the fun illustrations but, as a human owned by a corgi mix, I was delighted to see them included. Not only included, but both types included, not to mention one with a squirrel pal taking a nap and another curled up with it's stuffed bunny rabbit. Each is unique, from coloring to individual expressions. This holds true throughout the book not just with my favorite corgis, by the way. Children can have great fun spying the different breeds, counting them, and finding different expressions such as contentment, joy, amazement, and more. See how often the trusty squirrel pops up, too, and in what kind of outfit or adventure. Even the dogs' ear placement helps convey personality, so lots to see. Each view is beautifully detailed and revolves about a different situation, even dancing poodles, and is simply a delightful read with a whimsical touch. Thanks so much #CiderMillPress - #ApplesaucePress for this early peek. I'm thinking I'll be on the lookout for a print copy of this one for myself! My Daisy dog gives this one four paws up and a bushel of tail wags.
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