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Scritch-Scratch a Perfect Match
FLIT-FLIT flapped the flea in the scruffy dog's hair. "AAROOF!" howled the stray as he jumped in the air.
AWOOMPH was the sound as he dropped like a sack, landing THUD! "OH CRUD!" on an old man's back.
How can something so tiny cause so much havoc? When a flea jumps onto a stray dog, causing the dog to jump on a lonely man, the race is on to find flea powder fast! A little itch on a big dog makes for HUGE chaos, but their adventure also leads to a lasting friendship. And when the flea finally jumps from the dog to a stray cat, who jumps onto a lonely lady, the cycle begins anew. Playful language and sound effects and zany, action-packed illustrations make for a surefire story-time hit.
AWOOMPH was the sound as he dropped like a sack, landing THUD! "OH CRUD!" on an old man's back.
How can something so tiny cause so much havoc? When a flea jumps onto a stray dog, causing the dog to jump on a lonely man, the race is on to find flea powder fast! A little itch on a big dog makes for HUGE chaos, but their adventure also leads to a lasting friendship. And when the flea finally jumps from the dog to a stray cat, who jumps onto a lonely lady, the cycle begins anew. Playful language and sound effects and zany, action-packed illustrations make for a surefire story-time hit.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published April 14, 2011
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October 11, 2011
LOVED this book! ZIP-ZANG-WHABANG! How can something so tiny cause so much chaos?! When a little bitty flea lands on a stray dog, chaos ensues until the magic flea powder is found. Luckily that little flea has a knack for bringing together new friends!
Not only am I completely crazy about the zany illustrations, but the author makes this such an exciting book to read with all of the ZIP! ZANGS! and WHABANGS! The rhyming flows well and the onomatopoeia adds flavor to the story. This book is the perfect match for any read aloud!
Loved that is says that the artwork in the book was done with a no. 2 pencil, watercolor, and a Mac. :)
Not only am I completely crazy about the zany illustrations, but the author makes this such an exciting book to read with all of the ZIP! ZANGS! and WHABANGS! The rhyming flows well and the onomatopoeia adds flavor to the story. This book is the perfect match for any read aloud!
Loved that is says that the artwork in the book was done with a no. 2 pencil, watercolor, and a Mac. :)
June 17, 2011
A story corner choice: I really liked this book, lots of rhymes, a fun fast paced story, and a dog getting an owner while losing a flea. Also, the flea ends up on a cat, so bonus points for teaching kids that dogs are way better. Neat onomatopoeia too. Very fun read.
May 3, 2022
So fun and silly.
May 28, 2015
I began doing GoodReads as a digital version of my own book journals. I thought this would be a fun way to keep track of my reading. I enjoy writing up my thoughts as I finish each book. As a teacher and a bookworm, I read so many books. My reviews help me keep track of what I want to use again in my classroom as well as creating a very bookish personal history. I also use it to create my annual Best Books post on my blog, too. (www.comesitbymyfire.blogspot.com)
Some time ago I discovered the GoodReads app. I began scanning books and telling myself I would enter them later. Uh oh. I never did. Tonight is my attempt to catch up. Unless I absolutely remember the book in real detail, I am going to just repost this little blurb and move on. Not helpful to other readers, perhaps, but it will allow me to keep track of how many books I read each year as well as what I read. I promise, I will keep up with my reviews in 2015.
Some time ago I discovered the GoodReads app. I began scanning books and telling myself I would enter them later. Uh oh. I never did. Tonight is my attempt to catch up. Unless I absolutely remember the book in real detail, I am going to just repost this little blurb and move on. Not helpful to other readers, perhaps, but it will allow me to keep track of how many books I read each year as well as what I read. I promise, I will keep up with my reviews in 2015.
November 23, 2011
A flea lands on a stray dog. The dog falls into an old man and they both race for relief to a general store. They discover flea powder and off goes the flea. It finds a new home on a cat who bumps into a woman, and the two make way for the general store in search of relief.
Zany illustrations with fun rhyming text.
“’Aaah-roo,’ signed the dog when the flea powder fell.
‘Kachoo!’ sneezed the flea. ‘That’s a job done well!’”
Zany illustrations with fun rhyming text.
“’Aaah-roo,’ signed the dog when the flea powder fell.
‘Kachoo!’ sneezed the flea. ‘That’s a job done well!’”
November 24, 2011
This book was cute. I enjoyed the rhyming scheme and I think children would too. It was also a little silly, which kids always like. I also liked the theme of friendship, and how the dog ended up getting an owner in the end all because of the flea.
July 12, 2016
This is a fun tale that features comical illustrations, a rhyming poetic narrative, and lots of humorous onomatopoeia that really make it a treat to read aloud. We enjoyed reading this story together.
May 4, 2012
Scritch-Scratch is full on action, vocabulary, sound effects and fun. All kids who have a furry pet can relate to the flea-dog relationship of the dog and flea in this story. This is a good read aloud and would be a good story starter for writing.
November 20, 2013
A rare children's book that combines rollicking, fun to read text with awesome illustrations. Both my boys and I enjoyed this one, and we'll be adding it to our personal library, giving it the highest honor a book can get from us!
January 7, 2021
Super cute rhyming book and finding friends in the strangest of places! Loved it1
April 19, 2025
This hilariously illustrated story is in such fun rhyme. A flea lands on a stray dog, who then is startled and lands on a man. Flea powder is required to remedy the dog’s distress, and that leads to another funny situation. Enjoyable story.
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April 11, 2011Ages 4 to 8
June 2, 2011
Good for onomatopoeia, and fun to pair with "Old Black Fly". The beat didn't always fit perfectly, but the humor was great.
June 28, 2011
fun rhyme
August 30, 2011
Bouncy rhyme, not quite perfect meter all the way through but pretty good, haven't tried reading it out loud yet. Good ending!
August 31, 2011
Stretches the rhyming a bit (beat is a little off in places) but cute for storytime
April 4, 2012
colorful illustration
May 16, 2012
How much harm can one little flea cause, really? You can't even imagine, not to mention the onomatopoeia, the zany images, the unlikely encounters, and the surprisingly satisfying conclusion.
June 15, 2012
cute, nice cadence to the words, but not as good as Miriam Moss' "Scritch Scratch" book about headlice run amok in a classroom.
March 17, 2014
Having recently rescued a dog, I liked this book even more. It has a great cadence.
February 1, 2015
Absolutely loved this story and the illustrations. It was fun to read aloud, and my toddler adored it.
November 21, 2015
This one is a good time. Manically drawn and delivered, and plenty of fun to read to kids.
March 12, 2012
Fun book to read out loud -- lots of sound effects.
June 12, 2013
Funny, with wild cartoon characters.
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