Small Brown Dog's Bad Remembering Day [Bargain Price] [Hardcover]

Mike Gibbie (Author), Barbara Nascimbeni (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 28, 2000

Small Brown Dog wakes up one morning and he can't remember his name! If he could just find his collar. . . . But he can't remember where he left it. So, he decides to ask his kindly canine pals for help. None of them can come up with his name, but they each remember something special about him. Finally the only place left to look is the police station. Will someone there finally remind him of his name?

"The paintings' deep, saturated colors, rich patterns, and appealing, unconventional characters, including the irresistible . . . Brown Dog himself, will capture young ones' attention up close or at a distance." (Booklist)

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

"This charming cumulative tale stars a pup who misplaces his I.D. tag (and with it, the memory of his name) and stresses the importance of the personal over the superficial," wrote PW. Ages 3-7. (Aug.)
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From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2-In this cumulative tale, a small brown dog can't remember his name, so he enlists the aid of his canine friends in his search for identity: "I've lost my collar, and I don't know WHO I AM." Although his friends can't come up with his moniker either, they do remind him of his special characteristics: "You like splashing in puddles," "You've got a bad case of fleas," and "You can't resist hot dogs." With each encounter, the growing list of traits is repeated by such neighborhood characters as street vendor Sid the Sausage Dog, hairdresser Peaches the Poodle, and construction worker Ralph the Rottweiler. Finally the small brown dog is directed to the police department where he finds his collar and his name. While the rollicking repetition and patterned text are sure to please, the pup's bout of amnesia is absurd, considering he can remember the names of everyone else in the neighborhood. Nascimbeni's chunky illustrations are bathed in color with an occasional patch of newsprint collage, and the oblique lines add to the growing momentum of the text. Children will enjoy searching for the little mouse in a striped T-shirt that follows the dog on his journey through the town. This silly story may prompt youngsters to think about their own personality traits.
Linda Ludke, London Public Library, Ontario, Canada
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile (August 28, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525463976
• ASIN: B0002Y0RSY
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,357,140 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Read Aloud Book, December 6, 2000

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This review is from: Small Brown Dog's Bad Remembering Day (Hardcover)

Scott Simon read this book on NPR's Weekend Edition on November 25th and it is a wonderful book. I've only heard it on the radio but it made such an impression being read aloud which shows how good it is.

It's on my daughter's wish list already.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars terrific book!, January 12, 2001

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Patricia O'Tuama "rissa" (Illinois) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Small Brown Dog's Bad Remembering Day (Hardcover)

This is a great book. Small Brown Dog has lost his collar and can't remember his name -- the story follows him as he visits with other dogs who all remember individual things about him (for instance, that he likes to splash in puddles) but can't remember his name either. The ending is inventive and funny, children and adults will both enjoy this book. I also loved the illustrations, they convey action and excitement as well as a bit of sweet goofiness.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Children love this story., September 18, 2006

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Cady Hayden "Children's Book Author" (Bergenfield, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Small Brown Dog's Bad Remembering Day (Reading Railroad) (Mass Market Paperback)

Author Mike Gibbie uses repetition to build up his story of a dog who loses his memory. He can't remember what he likes to eat, if he has fleas, if his nose is pink or if he likes splashing in puddles. Each dog he meets he asks if they know his name or anything about him. He encounters Alf the Alsation, Charlie the Chihuahua, Bobby the Bulldog and many more on his journey to rediscovering himself. Illustrator Barbara Nascimbeni's artwork is simple yet filled with color and wonder. She uses big features, specific details and makes use of the entire page. This is a cute book to read to a child. Half way through the story, you wonder what will happen next and who else will help him.