34. This Dog. That Dog (Board book)

 

34. Board book: This Dog. That Dog. Jade Orlando. 2025. 24 pages. [Source: Library] [dogs, pets, board book, 5 stars]

First sentence: This dog has stripes. That dog has spots. This dog is good. That dog is not. This dog's speedy. That dog's slow. Here's a third pup. Go, go, go!!! This dog's brave. Woof! That dog's scared.

Premise/plot:  This board book stars DOGS, dogs, and more dogs. The story is told in rhyming text. The text often highlights basic concepts--like opposites. Not every two-page spread necessarily is tied to a specific concept. It is not so much concept-driven as silly doggy driven.

My thoughts: Love dogs? Love rhyming texts? This is a fun read aloud to share with the youngest of young readers. Definitely recommended.

 

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