What Dogs Want for Christmas (Holiday Series) [Hardcover]

Kandy Radzinski (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Holiday Series

Proving that cats dont have the last word when it comes to making Christmas lists, author and artist Kandy Radzinski returns this holiday season with the canine companion book to last years favorite, What Cats Want for Christmas.
Using witty poems and winsome illustrations, What Dogs Want for Christmas lets our four-footed friends speak for themselves. And what does Mans Best Friend have on his holiday list?
Ruffus, a dapper Scottie, would love something with furthat once went purr while the more practical basset hound Daisy complains, My ears hang down to my feet. Can you fix them so theyre short and neat? Santa is going to need a bigger sleigh to fulfill some of these holiday wishes!

Editorial Reviews

Review

Most of us know what we would like for Christmas, but what about our doggie friends? What would they like Santa to bring them? If they could write what would they ask for?

General, a grinning bull dog, would tell Santa that he would like something "so I'll smell sweet." Daisy, a basset with a serious expression on her face, would like Santa to "fix" her long ears so that "they're short and neat." Santa, in his infinite wisdom, sends daisy a hat, which allows her to tuck up her long ears. Ruby is a cheerful looking dachshund who would really like something to help her "get around/ `cause by belly's too close to the ground."

In this wonderful series of letters to Santa, a wide variety of dogs, big and small, hairy and sleek, young and old, tell Santa what they would like for Christmas. Sometimes their requests are funny, and sometimes they are touching. Readers will be reminded that the dogs in their lives should not be forgotten during the festive season. What will you be giving your dog this Christmas?

In this book incredibly detailed and rich illustrations combine perfectly with the rhyming letters to give readers a book that is sure to become a holiday favorite. --Through the Looking Glass, December 2009

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press (October 31, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585363634
• ISBN-13: 978-1585363636
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 10.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #986,708 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable illlustrations!, January 5, 2012

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Doris M. Jackson (San Francisco, CA, US) - See all my reviews
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My 8 year-old granddaughter just loves her Christmas book from me! I liked the bright colors, realistic renderings of the many breeds of dogs, and the large size that makes it a very appealing book for young people.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Dog Christmas Book for display and read to children, February 1, 2010

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Samy "Samy's Dog House" (Georgia) - See all my reviews

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I was delight with this book the illustrations are beautiful and the cute little saying from the dogs are great. A must for anyone with children or grandchildren for Christmas. I have it now as part of my Christmas decorations on display.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift, February 24, 2009

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Jeanne Kern "author of DESTINATION: LOVE--AND... (Lincoln NE) - See all my reviews
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Kandy Radzinski's books make outstanding gifts for pet lovers. The dog illustrations are sweet, but I confess I prefer WHAT CATS WANT FOR CHRISTMAS, since she really captures the"all about me" typical cat attitude. DOGS I smiled over; I laugh every time I re-read CATS.