Tucker Over the Top [Hardcover]

Leslie McGuirk (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 4, 2000 | Age Level: 3 and up

Tucker the terrier craves excitement. One day his nose for adventure leads him to the circus, where he's recruited to use his skateboarding skills in a daredevil act. Will Tucker take to the roar of the crowd, or will the costume just not fit? Juggling pandas, tigers on trapeze, and a flying poodle are just some of the extra delights that await in this boldly colored confection.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-K-Tucker is a playful West Highland terrier, similar to Rosemary Wells's McDuff. In the first book, the author blends the use of prepositions with Tucker's activities on a hot summer day. The pup goes "off his rocker," literally, and jumps in front of the fan. From there, he goes onto his skateboard. His adventure continues as he seemingly travels the globe via taxi, flying carpet, parachute, and raft, ending up back in his rocker where he started. In the second title, Tucker's nose for adventure takes him to the circus. He ends up as part of an act in order to earn his favorite treat, popcorn. Then he decides that the circus life is not for him and goes home, where his owner returns from a party with a surprise- popcorn. The cool background colors with lots of empty space create energy for the charming canine as he bounds across the pages. The use of multiple Tuckers to portray movement may require explanation for the youngest readers. Overall, though, he is an appealing character and these small-format books will undoubtedly find an audience.
DeAnn Tabuchi, San Anselmo Public Library, CA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile; 1st edition (September 4, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525464654
• ISBN-13: 978-0525464655
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,321,126 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Imaginative and Educational Book, February 2, 2001

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Nina Wormuth (Scranton, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tucker Over the Top (Hardcover)

This book is a colorful,fun filled tale that sparks a child's imagination and encourages youngsters to read. Tucker, the main character, is a dog that children can relate to because he is adventurous and curious. This book can also be used as a tool to enhance understanding of basic language, especially positional words. I have used it in my classroom with young children and they loved this book. They often ask me to read it again. The illustrations are wonderful.