Bad Dog, Marley! [Hardcover]

John Grogan (Author), Richard Cowdrey (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: May 1, 2007 | Age Range: 4 - 8 years

Mommy, Daddy, Cassie, and Baby Louie welcome Marley, their new Labrador pup, into their family. But Marley doesn't stay a tiny puppy for long. He grows and grows, and the bigger Marley gets, the bigger trouble he gets into. Big, bad-boy trouble. Whether it's chewing Mommy's reading glasses or swallowing Daddy's paycheck, Marley is a dog like no other. He tries to be a good dog, honest he does, but everything he tries ends up bad. Then one day Marley goes too far. Will this family have to find a new home for their big, crazy, pure-hearted dog?

Inspired by John Grogan's bestselling memoir, Marley & Me, this heartwarming story shows that loving someone, flaws and all, can reap huge rewards.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Reviews for Marley and Me: '!a very funny Valentine ! full of tail-thumping enthusiasm.' The New York Times 'This is a wonderful, moving book that even non-dog-lovers cannot fail to enjoy.' The Mail on Sunday 'Made me laugh so much that I pulled a muscle in my solar plexus.' Daily Mail --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

John Grogan is the author of the #1 international bestseller Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog, the bestselling middle-grade memoir Marley: A Dog Like No Other, and three #1 best-selling picture books: Bad Dog, Marley!, A Very Marley Christmas, and Marley Goes to School. John lives with his wife and their three children in the Pennsylvania countryside.

John Grogan ha sido un premiado reportero gráfico y columnista por más de veinticinco años. Vive en Pensilvania con su esposa Jenny y sus tres hijos.

Richard Cowdrey has illustrated numerous books for children, including Bad Dog, Marley! by John Grogan, Animal Lullabies by Pam Conrad, and Frosty the Snowman by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins. He is the owner of a yellow Labrador, Murray, whose behavior is remarkably similar to Marley's. He lives in Ohio with his wife and children.

Product Details

• Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins; First Edition edition (May 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006117114X
• ISBN-13: 978-0061171147
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 10.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #378,760 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great kids book! May 10, 2007

By Sanjiv Sarwate

Format:Hardcover

My wife and I both laughed and cried at "Marley & Me," and were delighted when we found this young kids book featuring the immortal Marley. Our 16 month old daughter loves it. Highly recommended!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable, Funny... A Must for Dog Lovers and their Children! July 14, 2007

By Kate

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I read "Marley and Me" and absolutely loved it, so I was thrilled when I saw this children's book, "Bad Dog, Marley". I read it in the store and laughed out loud at the story and the hilarious illustrations! I showed my husband, and he loved it too.
The illustrations are adorable and children will love looking at Marley climbing onto the counters to get at cake, drinking out of the toilet, digging through the wall to hid from the storm, or saving Baby Louie by picking him up by his diaper.
The story line is similar to "Marley and Me" in that it is about a sweet, bumbling dog who tries to do well, but whose enthusiasm and energy end up getting him in trouble. In the end, Marley saves the day and the family comes to appreciate the special gift they have -- even if he did eat Dad's paycheck and destroy the couch.
This is going right on my child's bookshelf!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars kids loved it August 10, 2007

By C. Davis

Format:Hardcover

It is a cute book that had my kids rolling.("Me go again") It is a sweet puppy story. If you have a new puppy or have gone through the raising of a new puppy the children will really appreciate it. Mine are 7,6, 4 and a 1/2. They all laughed out loud. (Go figure!)