Richly illustrated and full of fun, this tale of wishes and what happens if they come true shows how valuable and enriching friendship is. Paws, a delightful dachshund puppy, is so happy with his new family that he wants to become a boy and join them in doing the things humans do. He soon realizes, however, that this idea carries consequences, and he risks giving up some of the things he loves about himself. By almost losing the characteristics that make him unique, he learns that being different is something to celebrate. In fact, all of Paws's friends are different and wonderful in their own ways, and the friendships they share are all the more special for it.
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Grade 2-4–Paws the dachshund has an impossible, wonderful dream. More than anything else in the world, he hopes to someday become a boy just like his owner. The pup imagines that life would be particularly sweet if he were able to walk and run on two legs just like Jimmy and his family. Then he could run faster, use his hands to play ball, and maybe even use a mitt! So when Paws hears that a mysterious character called The Great Mae can grant him his wish, he goes on a quest to find her. What he realizes, however, is that sometimes its great to be just the way you are. The book offers up an already familiar message without spending too much time on character or narrative, and it comes across as didactic rather than insightful. The thick watercolors are sometimes too simplistic. All in all, there are better early chapter books out there.–Elizabeth Bird, New York Public Library
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"A charming, rollicking tale." —EW.com (Entertainment Weekly) "A" review
"Perfect chapter-a-night choice for parents to read to younger children." —St. Louis Post-Dispatch
"Joe Tavano has succeeded in the impossible: getting inside the mischievous and madcap mind of a puppy dachshund." —Michael Crewdson, author, Carnivorous Nights: On the Trail of the Tasmanian Tiger
"Exudes a warm, loving feeling...[and] encourages self-acceptance, understanding, and tolerance of others." —Adrian Milton, The Dachshund Friendship Club
"The oldest and most satisfactory message in the world: It's good to be who you are." —Eva Ibbotson, author, Which Witch?
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Delightful Dachshund,
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"A Dachshund's Wish" offers an inviting story peopled by engaging characters of many species. While aimed at eight-year-olds, this suggested age obtains only if the children are reading the book themselves. Parents who read to children will find an eager audience in much younger children as well. Even pre-schoolers will be taken by the enchanting illustrations.
This book is not only entertaining, it unobtrusively conveys strong positive messages about self acceptance/self respect and of acceptance, appreciation and respect for others, differences notwithstanding. This book has delighted all the children to whom I've sent it ranging from nine-years-old down to three.
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Fantastic book,
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I loved this book! Joe Tavano creates a magical world for Paws and you get to go along for the ride. I would have loved this book as a kid. I didn't grow up with a dog, but always wanted one, and if I'd read this book I know I would have begged for a dachshund. Joe Tavano weaves good lessons for kids into the story unobtrusively. The way he writes about the love Paws feels for his family (and vice versa) is priceless. Even if a kid can't have a dog, they can read about Paws. Go buy this book!
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I loved this book! It's a must-buy for dachshund owners. I liked that the positive messages were not overbearing. Somewhat reminiscent of "It's a Wonderful Life" and "The Wizard of Oz". No one else has mentioned it, but I liked the message that everything has a price, even wishes.
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