The Best Days Are Dog Days

by Aaron Meshon

Overview

A little girl and her pet French bulldog are the perfect playmates in this all-day outdoors adventure!

When his family sets out to explore the neighborhood, one puppy is eager to join in the fun! He gets to do everything his sister does—with his own added flair, of course. Together they eat (pancakes for her, kibble for him), bathe (tub for her, sink for him), and play (chasing squirrels for both). Side by side, they enjoy the same things, each in their own way. And when the long day comes to an end, both settle down for a restful sleep—that is, until tomorrow comes. Because when every day’s a dog’s day, every day is the best day . . . especially when you can spend it with the person you love.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780399539220
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	04/12/2016
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	40
File size:	98 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Aaron Meshon illustrates and designs for editorial, advertising, products, and books around the world. He’s the author and illustrator of the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor winning Take Me Out to the Yakyu, as well as Tools Rule! Aaron lives with his wife and their French bulldog, Chubu, in Brooklyn, New York.

Editorial Reviews

* "Bold, stylized illustrations in neon-bright colors use simple shapes, varied type treatments, and creative labeling to show the differences and similarities in the actions of canine and child."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "Full of humorous, true-to-life details, it's a joyful story of a dog-loving family (and a family-loving dog) that's assured on every level: graphic, verbal, and emotional."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

"As Sis and dog fall asleep nose to snout, the shared thought bubbleabove reads, “We can’t wait for tomorrow!” Young listeners, too, won’t want to wait long for another “dog day” with this pair."—The Horn Book

"With brightly colored images, playful visual clues scattered throughout, largefont sentences embellished with splashes of eye-catching hand-lettering, and a delightful friendship at its heart, this would be a great choice for a group story time."—Booklist Online

"The vivid acrylic illustrations and hand-lettering elevate this picture book...Perfect for all libraries with dog-loving patrons."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

★ 2016-01-20
A French bulldog narrates a simple but charming story about the activities of his day with a parallel look at similar behavior by his human companion, Sis. The dog and the preschool-aged girl are sleeping in bed together as the day dawns, with ribbons of ZZZZs entwined around them to emphasize their somnolent state. Bold, stylized illustrations in neon-bright colors use simple shapes, varied type treatments, and creative labeling to show the differences and similarities in the actions of canine and child. Some spreads illustrate the dog and girl meeting needs in similar but slightly different ways (breakfast or bathtime). In others, both enjoy the same feeling or experience in the same way (such as getting soaked in a fountain or chasing a squirrel). The placement of the girl on left-hand pages and the dog on the right works effectively with the spare, structured text, allowing young preschoolers to see clearly what is alike and what is different with this devoted pair of pals. There's a surprising amount of drama and humor packed in just a few pages, including a potty break for Sis with her mom and a gently funny stop at a handy tree for the dog. Sis and her parents are white, but there are children of color playing in the park. When the duo brush their teeth, the spread has just two words in gigantic type: "MINTY! / BEEFY!" That sums it up: a dog story with a fresh approach and something with solid flavor to chew on. (Picture book. 2-5)

Kirkus Reviews