Author and Illustrator: Chris Raschka
Published: 2000
Doggy Dog is part of the Thingy Things Series of books by Chris Raschka, originally published in 2000 and then re-released in 2014.
I love all the books in this series. Because each book is so short, they work better as a group than individually. There are 10 books in this series. I have my favorite five in my personal library. But Doggy Dog is my all-time favorite of the group partially because it’s the first one I stumbled upon. It made me laugh the first time I read it and every time since. And most importantly, it makes the kids laugh. It’s simple and silly in the best possible way. The artwork is also simple, yet so expressive, and the whole package just works together perfectly.
This is also a great book for very young readers to start recognizing site words. I only need to read this book with a child once or twice - from then on, they can practically read it themselves (which kids love to do).
Each one of these books, simple as they are, conveys a lesson. The lesson of this book is about embracing who you are and not trying to be anybody or anything else. Like the book, the lesson is both simple yet profound. But the best part of the book is that it’s funny. And there’s nothing better in life than laughing with a child.
Recommended for kids age 3 and up. Perfect for pre-school.
Author and Illustrator: Chris Raschka
Published: 2000
Doggy Dog is part of the Thingy Things Series of books by Chris Raschka, originally published in 2000 and then re-released in 2014.
I love all the books in this series. Because each book is so short, they work better as a group than individually. There are 10 books in this series. I have my favorite five in my personal library. But Doggy Dog is my all-time favorite of the group partially because it’s the first one I stumbled upon. It made me laugh the first time I read it and every time since. And most importantly, it makes the kids laugh. It’s simple and silly in the best possible way. The artwork is also simple, yet so expressive, and the whole package just works together perfectly.
This is also a great book for very young readers to start recognizing site words. I only need to read this book with a child once or twice - from then on, they can practically read it themselves (which kids love to do).
Each one of these books, simple as they are, conveys a lesson. The lesson of this book is about embracing who you are and not trying to be anybody or anything else. Like the book, the lesson is both simple yet profound. But the best part of the book is that it’s funny. And there’s nothing better in life than laughing with a child.
Recommended for kids age 3 and up. Perfect for pre-school.
