Publication Nov. 10, 2026
If you've ever owned a dog and cat at the same time, I doubt you'll be surprised to see Bill the dog and Fluffy the cat teaming up to create chaos and mayhem throughout the house. Nor will you be shocked to see how instantaneously Fluffy is able to present the perfect face of innocence while Bill looks like, well, like he masterminded the entire plan of destruction. Be sure to enjoy the chaos created as you begin the story as it is most likely going to elicit a grin, if only because, phew, it didn't happen at your house.
The illustrations do a great job of capturing the energy and movement throughout the book. Scolded and evicted from the house by his humans, Bill spends his time in exile trying to sort out the dilemma of, "If I'm not a good dog, but a bad dog, does that mean I'm not a dog?" If so, he ponders what he exactly is. his quest to answer that question leading him into some questionable, even dangerous situations. Never fear, of course, as he has the backing of some friends, a subtle reminder that even in your darkest moments, you're not alone.
Bottom line, a fun read, especially for children prone to find themselves in trouble, even creating a mess, Bill is fun, impulsive, likable, and seems willing to face up to his "bad dog" moments. He even makes a few more in the process of discovering himself again, so to speak, such as the fact dogs can't fly and, whoa, stay away from big, scaly critters with big, pointy teeth. Thanks #AstraPublishingHouse for sharing this tale, or should I say "tail", with me early. Thoroughly enjoyed it and already have some in mind to point in the direction of this one.
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