The Dog Who Had Kittens [Paperback]

Polly Robertus (Author), Janet Stevens (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1992 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Baxter the Basset Hound comes to the aid of some kittens when their mother disappears one afternoon.

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About the Author

Polly M. Robertus is a contributor for Holiday House Inc titles including: 'The Dog Who Had Kittens'

JANET STEVENS is the author and illustrator of many popular and award-winning books for children, including the Caldecott Honor Book Tops & Bottoms. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Holiday House (July 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823409740
• ISBN-13: 978-0823409747
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 9.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,074,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Marvelous, aren't they?", March 11, 2003

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Amanda (Bay City, MI, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Dog Who Had Kittens (Paperback)

In this story, Baxter, a family's basset hound, grows affection for the cat, Eloise's newborn kittens. Once they are born, Baxter is forbidden to go near the little babies, but one day, his curiosity over comes him and he wanders into the laundry room, where the kittens stay. To his surprise, they are tiny, blind, weak, and helpless. Since Eloise is not around, he answers to their mews and feels that he must take care of them. Eloise soon finds him near her babies and makes him leave, immediately.
Soon, Eloise trusts Baxter and he plays with and takes care of the kittens. He is there for the kittens all the time.
When the kittens have grown and are sold to other families, Baxter grows lonely and upset. He doesn't know what to do with out seven little fuzz-balls to look after. Eloise sees how sad Baxter is and comforts him. She thanks him for all of his help in taking care of the kittens.
I think that this charming story, written by Polly M. Robertus, sends a message of love and devotion. It is delightful and enjoyable to read. The illustrations of Janet Stevens are humorous and show a great amount of emotion. This book is great for young children and the parents who read it to them. Enjoy!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining!, December 19, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Dog Who Had Kittens (Paperback)

This endearing book is not only a cute story about a dog and cats, but has a deeper message about love and devotion to others not like yourself. Janet Steven's illustrations are humorous! The dog, a Basset Hound, is very expressive, even with all his wrinkles. Anyone who has had to take care of more than a couple of kittens can relate to the picture of Baxter (the dog) spread-eagled on the kitchen floor trying to keep track of the kittens all going separate directions! This book is a present for my 4 1/2 year old son, and I know I'll be reading this story over and over again, to my delight!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Dog Who Had Kittens, March 29, 2007

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Dog Who Had Kittens (Paperback)

The Dog Who Had Kittens

The book is an animal fiction story. The story takes place in spring at the dog, boy, and cat's home. And now that there are little paws running around the house things change. First things get worse. Then things turn better for good news. The book is about a cat named Eloise. She is black, white, and grey. She has 7 kittens and 3 of them look like their mom. A dog named Baxter is a basset hound who spends most of his time with the kittens! One day Baxter starts to love the kittens and takes care of them. He has lots of fun with them. There's a boy in the story too and he doesn't let the dog in the kitchen. That's where the kittens are and you know that dogs hate cats.

I really love the book The Dog Who Had Kittens by Polly M. Robertus and published by the trumpet club. It made me laugh finding out that Baxter took care of the kittens cause at the beginning Baxter doesn't want the kittens around. I was excited to see how Baxter fed them and let them use him for their own personal playhouse. I would recommend this book for boys and girls of all ages.