Some Dog!

by Casanova, Mary; Hoyt, Ard

• ISBN13: 9780374371333
• ISBN10: 0374371334
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-02-20
• Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

Summary

George was once a bouncy pup; now his pace is steady and slow. Still, he feels special. Then a stray dog bristling with energy lands on George's doorstep and wiggles himself right into George's family. Full of tricks, this new dog, Zippity, is a wonder! But when Zippity disappears, it's George who proves that an old dog with a few tricks of his own can still be . . . SOME DOG! Expressive watercolors brimming with humor make this a perfect choice for dog lovers of any age, while any child who has felt his status usurped by a new sibling will cheer as George, a most unlikely hero, saves the day.

Author Biography

MARY CASANOVA’s books include the popular One-Dog Canoe, also illustrated by Ard Hoyt. She lives near Ranier, Minnesota. ARD HOYT has illustrated several picture books, including the best-selling I’m a Manatee by John Lithgow. He lives in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Table of Contents

“The watercolor-and-pencil illustrations perfectly capture the exuberance and spirit of this tale. Children who have had their own feelings of doubt, and of being overshadowed by the arrival of a new sibling, will relate to and embrace this story of each individual’s importance and place in a family.” —School Library Journal

 

“Well-written.  Hoyt’s enjoyable pencil-and-watercolor illustrations include lots of action scenes and a variety of perspectives and formats to add to the volume’s appeal.”  --the Reviews

 

"Each spread brims with energy and movement, propelling the action and the reader forward.  Satisfying sound play . . . . and frequent dog howls and yips will make this canine tale a hit as a group read-aloud and a read-alone for new readers.  Wa-roooo!"  --The Horn Book

 

"Well-crafted, breezy drawings animate the flurry and frenzy as sound effects in red type accentuate the action."  --Booklist