Cosmo Zooms

by Arthur Howard

All of the dogs on Pumpkin Lane are really, really good at something--all of them, that is, except Cosmo. But when he mistakenly lies down on a skateboard, his afternoon nap turns into a wild, thrilling ride. And Cosmo discovers that he does indeed have one very special talent. Arthur Howard’s humorous, tenderhearted story and lively watercolors of Cosmo and friends are sure to zoom into readers’ hearts.

Genres: Picture Books, Dogs, Storytime, Fiction, Childrens, Adventure, Juvenile

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a story about a dog who's not good at anything, unlike all his dog friends. He finally discovers, quite by accident, that he's good at skateboarding. It's pretty silly and there isn't a whole lot of substance to this book, but it's cute. And it makes the point that you might not seem to be good at anything, but perhaps you just haven't stumbled upon the one extraordinary thing that you're good at.

[Lauren Stone · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an entertaining nook about a dog named cosmo finding what he is good at. In the beginning, he feels
everyone is good at something, but him. Then by the end of the story he loved riding a skateboard and zooming by everyone. It teaches lessons about being unique and doing your own thing.

[kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

lacking but okay

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always good to find out what are your special talents!

[Krista · Rating 4 out of 5]

My nieces and nephews loved this story. Great pictures! This book is full of adventure!

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars Dogs on the block all have something they are good at...but what is Cosmo Good at...Well skateboarding of course!

Fun pictures fun story! Good times with the dogs of Pumpkin Lane!!

[The Brothers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cosmo is a discouraged dog because there is nothing he does "really well" and all his friends are good at something special to them. Quite by accident, he discovers that there is something he excels at - skateboarding!

Cute illustrations.

[jennyreadit · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun, book with engaging characters and illustrations. Cosmo's friends are all good at something, but Cosmo hasn't discovered his something yet... until he falls asleep on a skateboard.. and ZOOMS! A great way to talk to kids about discovering their "something" and being different is ok.

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fun, lighthearted look at trying to find your "niche" in life. Didn't really wow me, though.

[Laura McLoughlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story. The story time group really enjoyed it

[Barnak · Rating 3 out of 5]

Neel liked it because it was a fast story..

[Little Champs]

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[Rhett Baerlocher]

illustrations-watercolor, gouache, and black pen
Washington Children Choice Picture Book Award 2002
All the Dogs in the neighborhood are great at something except Cosmo. His friend Pearl the cat helps him find something when all of a sudden he is able to ride on a skateboard. On his very first ride he wrecked and everyone saw but he got back on and now he is know for skateboarding.

Lesson from the book are that every dog has their own tricks.