Description
Kids love books about animals, and what animals have more young fans than dogs? Probably none, so a good book about dogs is one that will appeal to most kids. This book is chock-full of great information. Each spread (there are forty-four of them) focuses on a different aspect of dogs’ lives such as The Origin of Dogs, Doggy Language, Important Breeds of the Past, Rarely Seen Dogs, War Dogs, Dogs with Jobs, How to Train Your Dog, and so many more. Each spread has several sections that answer different questions about the main topic of the spread.
There are illustrations aplenty to support the text. The text is conversational and filled with engaging facts, but author Carlie Sorosiak uses her storytelling skills to keep this from becoming didactic. It is clear she has done her research as the amount of information is astounding. The illustrations by Luisa Uribe are charming and perfectly support the text. She fills the pages with wonderful details that will help keep young readers engaged. A good two-page glossary and an index of dog breeds round things out. Middle-grade readers will read this one over and over.
