Inspired by his favorite story about a cat with fantastic boots, Dog heads to the local shoe store and emerges with some splendid footwear. But Dog soon discovers that his fancy shoes won t let him do doggy things. He tries flippers, high heels, even skis, but can t find anything that is just right. Could the perfect solution be right under his nose? Wants and needs are contrasted though the process of trial and error in this cheerful picture book, illustrated by an artist whose work Publishers Weekly has called "exceptionally adorable."
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Inspired by the story “Puss in Boots,” Dog decides that he needs some splendid boots of his own, so he trots off to his local shoe shop to purchase a pair. While the boots are quite handsome, they are not particularly well-suited for digging, so Dog brings them back. Galoshes are great for digging, but not so much for swimming, so... The very appealing illustrations, replete with liveliness, warmth and charm, show Dog as he enthusiastically tries out a variety of footwear options and the ever-patient shopkeeper as he makes helpful suggestions and maintains an unusually generous return policy. After Dog’s failed experiments with the original boots, some galoshes, flippers, high heels and skis, he returns again, asking for “…something that’s good for digging and swimming and scratching and running. Oh, nice and furry too.” Could it be that Dog may already have what he needs? After getting an answer—and having an extremely gratifying romp—Dog returns home to start a new book, this one about a girl with a striking red hood. Uh oh! Children will identify with Dog’s good-natured struggle through trial and error, fall in love with the evocative and funny illustrations and laugh out loud at the satisfying ending. A truly enjoyable selection and a nice follow-up to a favorite fairy tale, just right for reading aloud. (Picture book. 3-6 (Kirkus Reviews )
About the Author
Roberta Angaramo
has illustrated more than thirtybooks for children. School Library Journal raved that her
“lively illustrations” in Errol and His Extraordinary Nose
“take center stage.” She lives in Italy.
Greg Gormley is the author and illustrator of several books for children. He studied fine art in Belfast and Liverpool and now lives in England.
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Format:Hardcover
This creative new tale will have children, students, and adults laughing out loud. Great for a class read-aloud, or sharing with an individual child.
After reading Puss in Boots, dog really wants a fine pair of boots. The dog tries all sorts of boots, shoes, even flippers. The story line is somewhat familiar but with a really cute twist. This book would be a great story to start a writing prompt, because it will give students ideas to build their own stories. A must-have for homes and classrooms.
After reading Puss in Boots, dog really wants a fine pair of boots. The dog tries all sorts of boots, shoes, even flippers. The story line is somewhat familiar but with a really cute twist. This book would be a great story to start a writing prompt, because it will give students ideas to build their own stories. A must-have for homes and classrooms.
By Mom du jour
Format:Hardcover
I don't know who loves the story more, me or my five year old! I love the illustrations and it is a nice light read. Perfect for the night when you need to read a good book that doesn't have too many pages. The message in the story is to just be happy with what you got, and indeed my daughter is quite with [the book]she got!
Format:Hardcover
Dog sees the impressive Puss in Boots and decides that boots are the thing he is missing in his life. He heads off to the shoemaker, but what kind of boots are right for him? He tries many kinds and all have their strengths and weaknesses.
"'Have you got some that are better for swimming?' he asked.
`The best thing for swimming,' the shopkeeper said, `are flippers.'
The flippers were fantastic
for swimming...
but when Dog triped to scratch,
they flip-flap-flopped around his head
in a very unsatisfying way."
"'Have you got some that are better for swimming?' he asked.
`The best thing for swimming,' the shopkeeper said, `are flippers.'
The flippers were fantastic
for swimming...
but when Dog triped to scratch,
they flip-flap-flopped around his head
in a very unsatisfying way."
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cute Book!
This is a great book for teachers who are looking to expand the vocabulary of their students. This book is a great example to read to children when you are teaching them to write... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Stephany_1981
5.0 out of 5 stars
very cute
The dog in this book is adorable, the story is cute and my kids love all the silly shoes he wears. Good book!
Published 24 months ago by Amber
4.0 out of 5 stars
Reivew of Dog In Boots
Dog reads about Puss In Boots and immediately wants a pair of fancy boots for himself. The man at the shoe store gives him a pair but boots aren't very practical when you dig. Read more
Published on March 6, 2011 by Alyson Beecher
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