Yip! Snap! Yap! [Hardcover]

Charles Fuge (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

Sing along with puppy dogs- AROO! AROO! AROO!This sassy read-aloud is an invitation to join a rambunctious romp through a happy doggy world. The adorable crescendo is sure to have kids and puppy fans of any age howling "Encore!"• Heavy page stock will stand up to repeat readings and little hands.• Perfect choice for storytime.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 1-In this colorful picture book, children are invited to make "-noise and do some doggy stuff!" Double-page spreads with bright backgrounds show various canines doing what they do best. Young readers can "Join in with barking dog-Arf! Woof! Rruff," "Chow down with hungry dog-Chomp! Munch! Chew," or "Curl up with sleepy dog-Hrumph! Zzzzz! Shew-." Although the text is a bit forced, Fuge's canines are wonderfully illustrated, with charming, expressive faces that add life to the story. Given the abundance of good children's books featuring these pets, consider this title as a supplemental purchase, likely to please die-hard dog lovers.-Melinda Piehler, North Tonawanda Public Library, NY

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Review

In this colorful picture book, children are invited to make 'noise and do some doggy stuff.'¬? Double-page spreads with bright backgrounds show various canines doing what they do best. Fuge'¬?s canines are wonderfully illustrated, with charming, expressive faces that add life to the story . . . . likely to please die-hard dog lovers.— School Library Journal"Participatory howling, growling and snoring are encouraged in this onomatopoeic parade of dogs (that) provides a boistersous way to play." —Publishers Weekly

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Tricycle Press (March 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582460469
• ISBN-13: 978-1582460468
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 0.5 x 10.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #136,292 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The illustrations are what makes this book so GREAT!!, January 14, 2002

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Meddie B. Finnegan (Denver) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yip! Snap! Yap! (Hardcover)

This book was made for Toddlers. It has durable pages, huge, funny, colorful pictures, and bouncy rhyming words that sound like you are singing a song as you read. My daughter LOVES this book, and now says many of the words along with me as I read to her.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another cute dog book., August 25, 2001

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Cathy Saldin (Lakewood, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yip! Snap! Yap! (Hardcover)

I have to beg to differ from my esteemed colleague from New York. This book is sweet and delightful and simple enough for toddlers to enjoy. I am going to buy it and use it for our next "Doggy" Storytime. Cat and dog lovers alike will enjoy this book!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Love the pictures!!, January 5, 2007

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RCDawson "RCDawson" (Pennsylvania USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yip! Snap! Yap! (Board book)

I bought this book because I already have "I know a Rhino" and it's my favorite book ever. I didn't realize that Charles Fuge was just the illustrator and not the author so I bought this one thinking it would have the same charm. The pictures are too cute for words - Fuge's illustrations are always amazing but I didn't think the story had the same appeal as the Rhino book. I think it's a cute concept but it didn't flow as well and some of the dog sounds are difficult to pronounce so I had a hard time reading this to my daughter. She really likes the pictures but would rather make up her own sounds (actually that's probably better since she needs to use her imagination) and she really doesn't like my interpretation of the sounds. I can't blame her though, maybe the fault is with my reading and not the writing at all. In all, it's a beautiful book but the storyline could use some work. I HIGHLY recommend "I Know a Rhino". It's our family favorite!!!