Bad Dog, Marley! by John GroganIllustrated by Richard Cowdrey
I really enjoyed reading this book to Amy. It gets read quite often, once a day at least and she doesn't show any sign of tiring from it.
Marley is a puppy, who grows and grows and grows. As he gets bigger, he makes bigger messes and gets into bigger trouble. It culmanates in Mummy saying that Marley has to be found a new home. After a series of events, Marley redeems himself and is accepted back into the family.
The text is large and bold, easy for parents to read, or for children who can sound out the words.
I adore the illusrations, Richard Cowdrey has done a brilliant job with them. Marley looks like a shaggy puppy, rather than a drawing.
I like the book and I would recommend it for adding to the childrens bookshelf. It does however, present a good case for training your puppy young, whilst making sure that he gets enough attention and stimulation.
4 comments:
I haven't read this one. I have to look for it at our library. Sounds cute!
A good review von. Watch your spelling though hun.. 'culminates'
I like how it has the hidden message, "If you don't stop making messes, we're going to 'find a new home' for you: aka, sell you on the black market."
I need to read this book to Braden.
hey..
i have the adult addition called Marley and me.. great book..
me who is not a great reader.. can say its a great book must mean something.. hehe
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