“Joosse uses dialogue to add spunk and freshness to a nicely textured narrative that sets up a familiar scenario: the loving relationship between a little girl and her dog, Nugget, is tested when Nugget comes across a bedraggled kitten, and the girl takes it in. Truesdell’s illustrations, reminiscent of James Stevenson’s, are a hoot, smoothly tempering the inherent sentimentality of the story with a broadly comic depiction of Nugget’s vacillating emotions: curiosity, jealousy, dejection, and, finally, satisfied resignation as three individuals become a trio at last . . . . ‘Ahhh.’”—ALA Booklist
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PW said that "the execution is uncommonly endearing" in this story about what happens when a girl and her dog adopt a kitten into their home. Ages 5-8.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 3. Nell and her dog, Nugget, are best buddies?until Nell finds a kitten, whom she names Darling. As a result of the attention the girl showers on her new friend, Nugget feels unloved and unwanted. He has lost his favorite sleeping carpet to the newcomer, and Nell doesn't tell him jokes anymore. In the end, the child realizes how hurt he is and lets him know just how important he is to her. This dog's plight is nothing new, but the feelings are well presented and the pup is a winner. The story is sure to hit home with any child who feels displaced by a new sibling or classmate. The pen-and-ink cartoons with watercolors are full of energy and motion. This book is well suited for independent reading, but will also be a great discussion starter when read aloud.?Jean-Marie Kliphuis, Nesconset Elementary School, NY
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Barbara Joosse is the author of the ever-popular Mama, Do You Love Me?, along with many other books for young readers. She lives in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.
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A Really Cool Story,
By Paul Martin (Waukesha, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Nugget and Darling (Hardcover)
I read it to my 4 and 6 year-olds, and they loved it, and have asked me to re-read it several times.
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When Nell was cold, Nugget kept her feet warm. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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