Superpuppy [Library Binding]

Daniel Manus Pinkwater (Author), Jill Pinkwater (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1999 | Age Level: 9 and up

First published more than 20 years ago, Superpuppy was instantly celebrated for its unique approach to dog training, which emphasizes the importance of understanding a dog’s personality. Clarion is proud to announce the publication of a revised edition, updated for contemporary readers and featuring brand-new cover art. Award-winning authors Jill and Daniel Pinkwater share their enthusiasm and knowledge in this accessible guidebook. Readers will find advice on all aspects of puppy care, from how to pick the right puppy to the proper way to housebreak and train it. Enlivened by personal anecdotes and enhanced by black-and-white illustrations, the new Superpuppy is sure to be embraced by loyal fans as well as a new generation of dog enthusiasts.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"Lively, personal, and outspoken as to the whys as well as the hows of having a Superpuppy, this is a superbook."  (School Library Journal )

Daniel Pinkwater directs readers through every aspect of getting a puppy. As the book begins, the author describes what type of person a dog owner should be, and also points out reasons why a person should get a dog, as well as reasons why some people should not have pets. This sets the tone for the book, which suggests that the author wants people who are getting a dog to be very serious and committed to their decision. Pinkwater explains how to choose the dog best suited for the soon-to-be owner. The suggestions are quite clever and knowledgeable, and the type of suggestions one probably wouldn't otherwise think of. Advice offered includes how and where to find the right dog, dog obedience, grooming, and many more suggestions. Diagrams of children and their dogs appear throughout the book, detailing how to train dogs using several techniques. The illustrations are very simple and easy to follow. Pinkwater supplies the reader with a wide range of information about getting a dog, as well as raising and taking care of the dog. 2002, Clarion Books, (Children's Literature-Louise Adams ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Daniel Pinkwater is crazy about writing, and has been trying to learn how to do it for fifty years. He has written about a hundred books, all but two or three of them good. People who own radios may know Daniel Pinkwater as a popular commentator and children's book reviewer on National Public Radio. At one time, he lived in Los Angeles, went to a fancy private school with the children of movie stars, and ate in The Hat numerous times. He lives with his wife, the illustrator and novelist Jill Pinkwater, and several dogs and cats in a very old farmhouse in New York's Hudson River Valley.

Jill and Daniel Pinkwater have collaborated on many well-loved children's books, including Irving and Muktuk: Two Bad Bears and the Larry series. The Lifeline Theater in Chicago recently launched a new stage play based on these popular books. Daniel Pinkwater is known to NPR-listening, book-buying people around the country for his children's book commentary on Weekend Edition Saturday, on which he and host Scott Simon read aloud from books that Pinkwater selects. For more information on this husband-and-wife team who live in upstate New York, visit www.pinkwater.com. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding
• Publisher: Econo-Clad Books (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0808505971
• ISBN-13: 978-0808505976
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,743,852 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best puppy book I've ever read, April 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Superpuppy: How to Choose, Raise, and Train the Best Possible Dog for You (Paperback)

I read this book when I was a little kid with my first puppy, and I checked it out at the school library. I read it from cover to cover about 20 times. It was amazing, and it helped me as a 12 year old to raise my dog. I loved it so much that I am recommending it for my Mom to use for her new puppy. It was very friendly and very helpful, and so appropriate to raising happy healthy dogs. This book is timeless. I can't wait to read it again.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE best puppy book written!, August 2, 2001

By 

S. Thompson (Silver Spring, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Superpuppy: How to Choose, Raise, and Train the Best Possible Dog for You (Paperback)

Before you get a dog, buy this book! From a terrific "Puppy Scoring" test to help select the right pup for you out of a litter, to practical tips on teething and house training, this book is the best. Used it extensively to raise what became The Best Dog in the World -- their tips helped her be house trained within 2 weeks of coming home (never another accident!). I have given 15 copies of this book as gifts when friends have said they were thinking about getting a dog. If you buy a dog book, buy this one!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every first time puppy owner should have this book., November 22, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Superpuppy: How to Choose, Raise, and Train the Best Possible Dog for You (Paperback)

This is the first of what is now have a whole shelf full of dog books, and it is still my all-time favorite puppy raising book. It was a wonderful book to have handy while raising my first puppy, and I used it a lot. The training information and common problems section is quite good. I really like thier information on choosing a dog, and if you should even have one. It's a very understandable, and easy to use introduction to responsible dog ownership and how to have a happy, healthy puppy, all written in a very friendly tone. It gave me a great foundation to help my now adult dog be such a wonderful, very well behaved dog, and the envy of other dog owners.