Work, Dogs, Work - by James Horvath (Hardcover)

About the Book

Duke and his construction crew of worker dogs race to build and repair a highway from the city to the beach.

Book Synopsis

Top dog Duke and his busy crew have a big day of construction fun ahead of them as they race to repair a road. With miles of new road to lay, our favorite doggy construction team gets to work using equipment like bulldozers, steamrollers, and paving trucks. But what happens when a big hill blocks the way? Time to bring in the demolition crew!

Through his bouncy verse and bold artwork, author-illustrator James Horvath brings the excitement of a bustling construction scene to life. This is a dynamite companion to Dig, Dogs, Dig and Build, Dogs, Build.

From the Back Cover

Set the charges and get out of there fast. Shout, "Fire in the hole!" then Top dog Duke and his busy crew have a big day of construction fun ahead of them as they race to repair a road. With miles and miles of new road to lay, our favorite doggy construction team gets to work with equipment like bulldozers, steamrollers, graders, and paving trucks. But what happens when a rocky hill blocks the way? Time to bring in the demolition crew!

With his bouncy verse and bold, colorful illustrations, James Horvath brings the excitement of a bustling construction scene to life. Working hard to keep places connected has never been more fun!

Review Quotes

"Kids who get starry-eyed over trucks, earth-moving equipment, and construction sites should go gaga over this book, which has a pack of very capable canines scampering around and digging at a construction site." - Booklist for DIG, DOGS, DIG
"With its punchy rhymes and Hanna-Barbera panoramas, DIG, DOGS, DIG hops along with the bouncy effervescence of P.D. Eastman's Go Dog. Go!." - New York Times Book Review for DIG, DOGS, DIG
"Fans of GOODNIGHT, GOODNIGHT, CONSTRUCTION SITE will eagerly dig into illustrator/designer Horvath's vehicle-centric debut, first in a planned series." - Publishers Weekly for DIG, DOGS, DIG
"A dozen dogs and one black cat work hard to build a playground in this amusing story that will please kids who love excavators, cranes and dump trucks... The entire construction process is conveyed in an energetic manner that is both entertaining and educational." - Kirkus Reviews for DIG, DOGS, DIG
"Youngsters who can't get enough books with pictures of heavy equipment will be attracted to this one." - School Library Journal review for BUILD, DOGS, BUILD