Desmond the Dog [Board book]

Nick Denchfield (Author), Ant Parker (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 1998 | Age Level: 1 and up

A good little dog discovers how to be very bad in this hilarious pop-up book. Toddlers will giggle with delight as they witness Desmond’s unruly behavior in this companion to Charlie the Chicken. But if they think Desmond is naughty, just wait till they meet his mischievous sister!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS--Desmond is clean, quiet, and friendly until he begins to grow up and learns how to splash, bark, and chase cats. With his buddy, a purple bird, he tries out his new skills, each one more annoying than the previous, culminating in a hilarious finale. The text is precisely written, with just the right amount of repetition, giving toddlers the chance to guess what the canine's next action will be. As the font size changes, it offers clues as to where Desmond is in his behavioral development. Parker's cartoon watercolors create a perfect pup, innocent and joyful. Preschoolers can pull the dog's tail for the action in this pop-up winner.

Ann Cook, Winter Park Public Library, FL

Copyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

NICK DENCHFIELD is the talented paper engineer of numerous pop-up books for children, including Charlie the Chicken and Desmond the Dog, both created with Ant Parker. He lives near Reading, England.


ANT PARKER is the talented illustrator of many books for children, including Charlie the Chicken and Desmond the Dog, both created with Nick Denchfield. He divides his time between south London and Sussex, in England. 

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 1 and up
  
• Board book: 20 pages
• Publisher: HMH Books (April 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152013407
• ISBN-13: 978-0152013400
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,477,600 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute, Colourful, Fun!, November 15, 2000

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This review is from: Desmond the Dog (Board book)

This is a wonderful story about a mischievous dog named Desmond and the things he gets up to in a day's play.

The pictures are simple, big, bright, colourful - very eye-catching and fun for kids. Our son loved to look at this book from 3 months of age, and it is still one of his favourites at 17 months.

Every page has a pull tab that makes Desmond come to life in some way. You'll just need to be careful with little hands trying to pull at the tabs and moving parts!

A great book for babies thru toddlers!

5.0 out of 5 stars An all time favourite!, June 11, 2000

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"godeby" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Desmond the Dog (Hardcover)

What a great book! Our baby son just loved this book from about 3 months of age. Bright, colourful and simple pictures on each page that really catch the eye. Simple and easy to read text, and a tab to move on each page that makes Desmond the Dog come to life in some way. What a shame it is out of print. We lost ours in a move and are trying to get hold of another - that's how good a book it is!

5.0 out of 5 stars An all time favourite!, June 11, 2000

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"godeby" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Desmond the Dog (Hardcover)

What a great book! Our baby son just loved this book from about 3 months of age. Bright, colourful and simple pictures on each page that really catch the eye. Simple and easy to read text, and a tab to move on each page that makes Desmond the Dog come to life in some way. What a shame it is out of print. We lost ours in a move and are trying to get hold of another - that's how good a book it is!