At the Dog Park with Sam and Lucy (Sit! Stay! Read!) [Hardcover]

Daisy Bix (Author), Amelia Hansen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2006 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Sit! Stay! Read!

There are dog parks in all but three states, and an increasing number of the nation’s 65 million dog owners are discovering their various pleasures.

In this first-ever children’s book about dog parks, dogs Sam and Lucy eagerly take part in a dog fiesta of movement and fun, running off-leash, free to cavort, to meet and greet, to leap and chase.

The final page has information for those adults who haven’t yet been to one about what to expect at a dog park and how to create a new one.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2—Sam and Lucy are excited to be going to the dog park with their "people." Written entirely in short phrases "spoken" by the various animals, the text is breezy and light, switching quickly from one pup to another. The crisp watercolor illustrations capture their energy and exuberance. The many breeds depicted are listed on the inside flap of the book jacket, encouraging readers to find them in the pictures. The last page lists some simple rules for these parks and tips for starting one. Ultimately, this title might be of interest in larger libraries or those near a popular dog park.—Lisa Gangemi Kropp, Middle Country Public Library, Centereach, NY
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About the Author

Daisy Bix grew up in New York city, works as an editor, and is writing children's picture books for the Sit! Stay! Read! series of The Gryphon Press. Amelia Hansen is the illustrator of At the Dog Park with Sam and Lucy and nineteen other books that specialize in the connections and relationships between people, animals, plants, and the earth.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: The Gryphon Press (October 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940719002
• ISBN-13: 978-0940719002
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,438,622 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars At the dog park, January 22, 2007

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This review is from: At the Dog Park with Sam and Lucy (Sit! Stay! Read!) (Hardcover)

nice book for young readers - ( my grandson is 5 yrs. old ) he enjoys
the illustrations & picking out the types of dogs from the list inside.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy reading fun, November 18, 2006

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Cathy Saldin (Lakewood, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: At the Dog Park with Sam and Lucy (Sit! Stay! Read!) (Hardcover)

This will delight any child that loves animals. It has clear, photo-like illustrations. You can feel the movement and slobbery kisses. There are only a few words per page.

4.0 out of 5 stars Do dogs really talk?, March 13, 2010

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Dianne Thompson "diannewa" (near Seattle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: At the Dog Park with Sam and Lucy (Sit! Stay! Read!) (Hardcover)

Our almost two year old granddaughter LOVES dogs, so I purchased this book for her. I read it and read it, read it and read it. She never tires of the great illustrations which are very realistic and the simple, sparse text is great for her. Our four year old granddaughter also requested numerous rereadings, asking, "Do dogs really talk?" and "Which dog said that?" Would it have helped the 'story' to have those questions answered? Maybe, but it would also have taken away the opportunity for the child to attach the conversation as the pages turn. There is a storyline, as the dogs arrive, play, leave and look forward to returning. We liked that the inside covers illustrate an aerial view of the dog park (it's fun to try and pick out the various pages of the story on the map and imagine where the mud might be), but I wish the breeds had been listed on a back page or the back cover (perhaps with the featured dog next to the name), since once the jacket's off, you're on your own to identify them.