Dog is Thirsty [Board book]

Satoshi Kitamura (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 1 and up

Dog is thirsty, but every time he finds some water it turns out there is a reason he cannot drink it.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS--A winning quartet of board books. In a style reminiscent of Dav Pilkey's work, Kitamura has created four animal characters, each faced with a decision: where to sleep, what to drink, how to bathe, and what to eat. Resolving these dilemmas requires hilarious experimentation (the cat curling up in the saucepan is a hoot) and myriad facial expressions, from bewilderment to frustration to satisfaction. The straightforward texts are a perfect fit for the illustrations. Youngsters will connect immediately with the simple plot lines and familiar situations. No cutesy, patronizing stuff here--these genuinely funny books assume that toddlers have a sense of humor.

Ann Cook, Winter Park Public Library, FL

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 1 and up
  
• Board book
• Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux; Brdbk edition (August 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0374318069
• ISBN-13: 978-0374318062
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #221,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Captivates my 18-month old, April 16, 2001

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This review is from: Dog is Thirsty (Board book)

My daughter (now 19-months old) absolutely loves this book. I'm not sure why, as I think this book is extremely dull and simple. But the fact is that this is probably one of her top 3 favorite books these days. The pictures are very colorful, and the theme is very simple.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A gem!, November 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Dog is Thirsty (Board book)

Reader from England, I could not agree more. This book rules! Something about it...I don't know...it's just so funny. I must say while "Cat is Sleepy" is great, the other Kitamura books just don't live up to this classic tale of thirsty woe. Run don't walk to get this book.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars better than American Psycho - fact!, March 17, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Dog is Thirsty (Board book)

This is probably the most entertaining book I've read in a long time. The illustrations are beautiful and Dog's expression must be seen to be believed - never has a portrayal of agony and, well, thirst been so vivid. The last 2 pages are a masterpiece of irony. I liked this book best. More than anyone else. More than you. Kitamura's other works are ace too! I read American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis and although very impressive it is not as fun as this, Satoshi Kitamura's relentlessly inspiring meisterwork. Ten out of ten!