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The Dog Who Had Kittens

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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!

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!

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.

I have a Basset, so I am partial to this book anyway.

Adorable, sad, happy, heart-warming story all rolled into one.
Tear jerker for the animal lover.

Brilliant illustrations!

You will not disappointed! I promise.

The Dog Who Had Kittens is a delightful tale about a caring hound whose dedication to a litter of kittens will tug at the heart strings of children while teaching them the elements of responsibility despite adversity. Using the gentle nature of a Basset to bring this story to life is a fantastic touch. The book's illustrations are absolutely wonderful - showing the characterization of a Basset Hound in his true form. This book is highly recommended by me.

The title suggests it is about love across animal breeds (suggesting a teaching book about accepting others for who they are and the like). Within the first couple pages, however, it describes Baxter as "chained to a tree and abandoned" which is bad enough in itself, but it was done SIMPLY BECAUSE the cat had kittens. It also tells a tale of a horrible mother (Eloise the cat) who only comes around to feed her kittens and lets Baxter raise them the rest of the time (hardly a role model). It ends with the kittens being given away while Baxter is off for the day, and he returns home to an empty laundry room having no idea what has become of his charges. Eloise tells him not to worry, she may have more kittens later (like she'll be any better of a mother to them). The only redeeming part of this book is the illustrations of Baxter are cute -- the ones of Eloise make her look frightful and possessed. If you are looking for a great basset hound book, get "Charlie the Ranch Dog" or "The Hound from the Pound." Those are both perfect for children and especially enjoyable for basset-lovers.

This book is charming to say the least. To say the most the illustrations are wonderfully accurate of a basset hound and the story is one of the most wonderful I have read in a long time. Everyone has heard the stories of animals fostering other animals babies, this is a wonderful adaptation of that theme for all ages.

This is a wonderful story of unconditional love and friendship. This book teaches children how to have patience, how to demonstrate love to those in need and tenderness when handling small and innocent beings.
Baxter, the family dog possesses all of these qualities when he takes over what he thinks are abandoned kittens. The illustrations are very funny. This is a great book for animal lovers and small children. I highly recommend it.

Jennifer Dunagan,
author of Auntie Jennie's Puppy
and Santana's Harrowing Halloween

My favorite author and illustrater is Janet Stevens. I buy as many of her books as I can. I read it to my kids @ preschool and my grandchildren. They love her stories !!!!!! Awesome. Can't go wrong!!!!!!!!

The illustrations are darling and the story is cute to a point. I think the ending could have been done better especially with the Momma cat saying she could have another litter, I know it's just a kids book, but as someone that does pet rescue and sees the number of animals killed in shelters each year this book left me regretting my decision to buy it.
I have a rescued basset hound so I really did like the illustrations.