Benny [Hardcover]

Sieb Posthuma (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Benny can't find his bone. He's sniffed everywhere and... nothing. In fact, all the smells are gone! Maybe a visit to Dr. Duncan and his Sniff Machine can help.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1-Benny has lost his favorite bone. Normally, he'd find it with the help of his trusty nose, but his snout is out of commission. He can't smell Mrs. Dash's fragrant flowers, the delicious bakery goods, the leathery boots, or "the wonderful, filthy dog poop." When he turns down a piece of pie, his mother realizes something is very wrong. A quick examination on the doctor's elaborate "Sniff Machine" uncovers the cause of the pup's malaise. Uncluttered, pastel watercolors set against a white background, with from one to four scenes per page, are simple and appealing as they depict Benny's many moods. Sharp-eyed children will notice that he has a runny nose and will sympathize with the pooch with the common cold.
Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

PreS-Gr. 1. In this import from the Netherlands, Benny the dog can't find his bone because his sniffer is on the blink. This is proven over and over as Benny tries to sniff everything from a leathery old boot and fresh, tart apples to "wonderfully smelly poop." When nothing penetrates, Benny's mother takes him to the doctor, where he gets put into a "sniff machine" that diagnoses a cold. Rest and hot liquids fix Benny up in a couple of days, and soon his bad nose is old news. The story is slight, but the pictures are quite delightful. Drawn in a cartoon style that evokes the work of Susan Meddaugh, Benny and the other characters are a peppy mix of pure canine and human characteristics. The humor comes from small details (Benny sniffing at soap bubbles) and broad jokes (Benny hooked up to the sniff machine). There's enough fun here to make this a good choice for larger libraries. Ilene Cooper
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 28 pages
• Publisher: Kane/Miller Book Pub (March 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929132433
• ISBN-13: 978-1929132430
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 9.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,029,859 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Book For Dog Lovers, July 18, 2008

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Jennifer "Mom Of One" (Florence, KY United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Benny (Hardcover)

My son picked this book out at a book fair when he was in preschool. He would ask me to read it to him everyday and when I wasn't reading it to him he would sit and look at the pictures on his own. My son's favorite part in the book is where they have to hook Benny up to a machine because he isn't able to smell. My son loved to trace the long maze of pipes from the machine to Benny's nose. It is such a cute book for any child who loves to read and loves dogs.

5.0 out of 5 stars Make sure you have a tissue..., September 20, 2005

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BookLovingMama (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Benny (Hardcover)

This is such a sweet story of a young dog named Benny who comes down with a runny, stuffed-up nose and can no longer smell his favorite smells. After a trip to the doctor, and a remedy that only a mother could concoct, Benny recovers in time to discover, and remember, his favorite smell of all. A loving story to share between mother and child.