As a dog owner whose own dog disliked being dressed up...she only tolerated her harness after realizing it translated to a walk... this was a fun reminder of the fun many have dressing up their dogs. Let's just say, some neighborhood dogs have better wardrobes than I do. In this case, probably due to the beret on the cover dog, there was an air of France, which lasted until about halfway. that's when the author reminds us that even the fanciest dressed dog, well, likes to sniff rear ends, to be tactful. And eat shoes, and roll in mud, and, well, you get my drift. The message would seem to be a reminder that no matter how well dressed or "fancy" we may look, we're all the same on the inside. That's an important message for this era of status driven media messages we're frequently bombarded with.
The artwork is simple and colorful, not to mention that I'm assuming the hard copy books offer larger illustrations. That would mean it's easier for children, plural, perhaps to actually see the illustrations. That isn't always the case, let's face it. The text seemed to offer up some British terms, too, so be ready to explain if your child isn't familiar with them. The text is simple and the lyrical, rhythmic feel works for the most part which isn't always the case when a translation is involved. In any case, the playful tone is fun and should draw in young readers, especially those who like dogs. Or dressing up dogs. Or dressing themselves up, I guess. Anyway, the mix of common and not so common to children words will help build vocabulary and offer a chance for them to learn something other than that some dogs like to be dressed up. Thanks #NorthSouthBooks and #NetGalley for sharing this fun read with me. I'll definitely recommend it not just to parents but age appropriate teachers.
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