Fun Dog, Sun Dog (Board Buddies) [Board book]

Deborah Heiligman (Author), Tim Bowers (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2009 | Age Level: 3 and up | Series: Board Buddies

Tinka is a sweet dog, a treat dog, a jumping-up-to-greet dog. A fun dog, a sun dog, a run-and-run-and-run dog. Meet Tinka, a dandy, sandy golden retriever, and the boy who loves her as they spend a busy, dizzy day at the beach. Sunny watercolors and a lighthearted rhyming text will make this rhythmic read-aloud a winner with dog lovers of all ages.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1–In this action-filled romp, Tinka and the boy who loves her journey from home to the beach to the fair and home again. Being reprimanded for candy snatching, running away, playing Frisbee, and giving some lovin' are just a few of the activities that fill the pup's busy day. Her adventures are described in a repetitive and effective singsong text that is catchy and enjoyable to read. She's "A Hey! dog,/a sprayed dog,/a skunk-got-in-the-way dog./...A care dog,/a share dog,/a when-I-need-her-there dog." The text and the painterly, cartoon illustrations work together beautifully. The story is brought to life through a mix of full- and partial-page spreads that use bold acrylics in bright and warm tones, and the different perspectives give readers the feeling of being part of the action. Tinka is a fun-to-read-about dog, and this book would enrich any storytime.–Catherine Callegari, San Antonio Public Library, TX
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From Booklist

K-Gr. 3. A sandy, dandy, golden retriever named Tinka and the boy who owns her spend a day at the beach. The charm of the simple scenario is heightened by short, snappy rhymes and comical acrylic illustrations that energize the fun in the sun. Tinka and her boy slide side by side, play Frisbee, and have a tug-o-war over candy bars and a teddy bear. When Tinka grabs the suntan lotion, she's an "icky-sticky-licky" dog; on the way home, she's a "sprayed-by-a-skunk" dog; after a tomato juice bath, she's a "climb-up-in-a-lap" dog. The rhyme, which is never tiresome, may spark some rhyming take-off exercises at home or in a classroom. From the enticing cover showing Tinka sporting "shades" to the dog's always amusing facial expressions, kids will relish this clever, sharing and caring story. Julie Cummins
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Board book: 30 pages
• Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Childrens Books; Brdbk edition (April 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761455310
• ISBN-13: 978-0761455318
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #158,171 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Deborah Heiligman has written more than twenty books for children, most of them nonfiction, including three other biographies. She is married to Jonathan Weiner, who won a Pulitzer Prize in 1994 for The Beak of the Finch.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS ONE APPEALS TO KIDS AND CERTAINLY APPEALS TO THE KID IN ME., May 6, 2007

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This review is from: Fun Dog, Sun Dog (School & Library Binding)

This is a great beginning reader and a wonderful book to use during story time for the little ones. It is a story of a young lad and his dog Tinka. The rhymes are simple and quite appropriate to the wonderful illustrations. I have had many dogs in my life, all had a bit of Tinka in them. My current dog, Brodie, could be Tinka's sister in that she tends to get into the same troubles Tinka has a propensity for. I suppose there is a bit of little boy in me, thank goodness, and I can certainy relate to this one and the relationship between the kid in the story and Tinka the dog. The story is well written, simple verse and the illustrtions are quite eye catching. This is a wonderful story time book for the little ones. Recommend this one highly.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book...a must read!!!, August 17, 2006

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This review is from: Fun Dog, Sun Dog (School & Library Binding)

I received this book from the author Deborah Heiligman (who happens to be a wonderful writer!) for my 18 month old son. He absolutely loves it and it is his favourite book. He paricularly likes the part where tinka is being washed with tomato juice (you'll see!). My son brings me the book and says "dub"!! Its a real fun read for the little ones, and the parents as well (as someone who has read this book out loud at least 2 times a day for the past 2 months, I can truly attest to this!!).

Check this book out, and others by the same author.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for 5 year old................., July 27, 2005

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T. Boyles "Kyle and Alexa's MOM" (Louisiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fun Dog, Sun Dog (School & Library Binding)

My five year old son - who can read most 3 letter words, and some 4 letter words, loves this book.

He will sound some of the words out, but for the most part he has just memorized the book. It has catchy short rhymes. This book is really cute, and to a 5 yr old --funny too!

This is Kyle's favorite book, and has been since we received it 3 weeks ago.