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The narrator of this makeover tale starts out as a roly-poly Labrador whose favorite pastimes are lying on the porch and bumming junk food from the neighborhood kids. His owner, Cheryl, informs Murphy in no uncertain terms that he has tubbed out. "I was surprised. I thought I had a good build and was an excellent example of my breed," the fellow protests. Cheryl puts Murphy on a fitness regimen worthy of Rocky Balboa, and the poor pooch responds with expressions ranging from despondency to seething anger. But when Cheryl forces Murphy to work out on the treadmill, he not only sees the light, but also attains the status of celebrity hunk. "I knew she thought I was handsome. And physically fit," says Murphy of a sleek hound named Nikka who comes to check him out. "And I said to myself, Exercise is worth it!" Beneath Ziefert and Bolam's (previously teamed for I Swapped My Dog) deadpan words and cartoons, they've mined a rich vein of wry, knowing humor. And they make palatable the timely lesson that leaving the couch potato life behind yields impressive rewards. Ages 4-8.
From School Library Journal
Gr 1-3-A delightful comedy narrated by a slightly neurotic yellow Labrador. Murphy has a weight problem, so his owner, Cheryl, buys a treadmill. After a bit of coercion, he learns to use it and comes to see the benefits of exercise. After the machine is moved to the porch, he gains the admiration of fellow dogs, his human neighbors, and the local newspaper. And, as Murphy puts it, "When Nikka, the neighbor's hound, came to check things out, I knew she thought I was handsome. And physically fit." Ziefert's engaging text is flavored with some amusing phrases, such as "low-fat chow." While some of the humor may be lost on the intended audience, the importance of exercise and a proper diet will be clear to children of all ages. Like the text, the pictures are humorous and include just the right amount of detail. Those of Cheryl and her initially uncooperative pup are particularly funny. From the lush green grass to tangerine and yellow backdrops, the settings provide just the right atmosphere. Bolam's cartoonlike style is reminiscent of her work in Vic Parker's Bearobics: A Hip-Hop Counting Story (Viking, 1997) and has instant child appeal.
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The narrator of this makeover tale starts out as a roly-poly Labrador whose favorite pastimes are lying on the porch and bumming junk food from the neighborhood kids. His owner, Cheryl, informs Murphy in no uncertain terms that he has tubbed out. "I was surprised. I thought I had a good build and was an excellent example of my breed," the fellow protests. Cheryl puts Murphy on a fitness regimen worthy of Rocky Balboa, and the poor pooch responds with expressions ranging from despondency to seething anger. But when Cheryl forces Murphy to work out on the treadmill, he not only sees the light, but also attains the status of celebrity hunk. "I knew she thought I was handsome. And physically fit," says Murphy of a sleek hound named Nikka who comes to check him out. "And I said to myself, Exercise is worth it!" Beneath Ziefert and Bolam's (previously teamed for I Swapped My Dog) deadpan words and cartoons, they've mined a rich vein of wry, knowing humor. And they make palatable the timely lesson that leaving the couch potato life behind yields impressive rewards. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Gr 1-3-A delightful comedy narrated by a slightly neurotic yellow Labrador. Murphy has a weight problem, so his owner, Cheryl, buys a treadmill. After a bit of coercion, he learns to use it and comes to see the benefits of exercise. After the machine is moved to the porch, he gains the admiration of fellow dogs, his human neighbors, and the local newspaper. And, as Murphy puts it, "When Nikka, the neighbor's hound, came to check things out, I knew she thought I was handsome. And physically fit." Ziefert's engaging text is flavored with some amusing phrases, such as "low-fat chow." While some of the humor may be lost on the intended audience, the importance of exercise and a proper diet will be clear to children of all ages. Like the text, the pictures are humorous and include just the right amount of detail. Those of Cheryl and her initially uncooperative pup are particularly funny. From the lush green grass to tangerine and yellow backdrops, the settings provide just the right atmosphere. Bolam's cartoonlike style is reminiscent of her work in Vic Parker's Bearobics: A Hip-Hop Counting Story (Viking, 1997) and has instant child appeal.
Louie Lahana, New York City Public Schools
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover | Surprise Me!