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Highlights
- A dog and a strawberry find themselves nose to stem in this hilarious picture book that's perfect for dog lovers.
- 4-8 Years
- 8.6" x 11.3" Hardcover
- 40 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Animals
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About the Book
When Dog is handed a strawberry from the fruit bowl, she sizes it up, dances around it, and decides she is going to race the Strawberry--and win.Book Synopsis
A dog and a strawberry find themselves nose to stem in this hilarious picture book that's perfect for dog lovers. An epic battle ensues--who will come out on top? A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Welcome to the Greatest Race of All Time!Give it up for our reigning champion, the one-and-only DOG!
And let's have a hand for her opponent: the formidable STRAW-BER-RYYYY! When Dog is handed a strawberry from the fruit bowl, she sizes it up, dances around it, and decides she is going to race the Strawberry--and win. She dashes left, then right, then--oh!-- over the couch in an attempt to outrun her opponent. Strawberry doesn't move, but that doesn't stop Dog from continuing the race. Eventually, it's neck-and-neck... until mom walks in to see what the fuss is about, and SPLAT! Kids everywhere will recognize the rivalry at play here, and will laugh-out-loud at the bright, expressive illustrations and ridiculous scenarios from the award-winning creators of Cat Dog Dog.
Review Quotes
★ "Zuill has unleashed her considerable talents to great effect, creating a cinematic sense of silliness and a winning protagonist whose roly-poly physique, boopable snout, and operatic eyes convey equal parts cunning competitor and genial goofball." --Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ "The book's snappy pace is in step with the high-stakes energy of a serious race. The highly expressive Dog will elicit lots of laughs and cheers from the stands." --Booklist, starred review ★ Everyone's a winner in this fast-paced match between canine and fruit, recommended for both public and school libraries." --School Library Journal, starred review ★ "The energy and hilarity of Dog vs. Strawberry might not make it the best bedtime story, but that should not stop those with budding readers from racing out to find a copy of this winning picture book." --Shelf Awareness, starred review "Berry delightful." --Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Nelly Buchet is the author of Cat Dog Dog, called a "picture book magnum opus" by Shelf Awareness. The book received starred reviews from Kirkus and The Bulletin and was named an American Library Association Notable Book, among others. She was awarded a Dalai Lama Fellowship and has taught nonviolent resolution in schools. Nelly lives in Berlin. Andrea Zuill is the author-illustrator of Regina is NOT a Little Dinosaur, an Indie Next List selection; Sweety, a Booklist Best Book of the Year; and Wolf Camp, a Children's Choice Award finalist. Andrea is the illustrator of Donut by Laura Gehl, a Dolly Parton's Imagination Library selection. Cat Dog Dog by Nelly Buchet, an American Library Association Notable Book which was called "A clever, winning read-aloud for modern families" in a starred review from Kirkus. Her work has been exhibited in galleries in California, Texas, and New York.Dimensions (Overall): 8.6 Inches (H) x 11.3 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 40
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Animals
Publisher: Random House Studio
Theme: Dogs
Format: Hardcover
Author: Nelly Buchet
Language: English
Street Date: April 9, 2024
TCIN: 89536530
UPC: 9780593643129
Item Number (DPCI): 247-30-0987
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 11.3 inches width x 8.6 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
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