Sleepy Pendoodle

by Malachy Doyle, Julie Vivas (Illustrator)

This lively and rhythmic read-aloud about a new puppy will delight young pet lovers.

Pendoodle the puppy still hasn’t opened his eyes, much to his young owner’s frustration. Luckily, Uncle Hughie knows just what to do—but can the little girl remember his instructions to wake up her sleepy pup? With engaging illustrations of multicultural characters by Julie Vivas, Malachy Doyle’s story warmly portrays a child’s experience with a new pet. The cadence of nonsense words in SLEEPY PENDOODLE contributes to a rollicking read-aloud.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Storytime

32 pages, Hardcover

First published December 31, 2001

About the author

Malachy Doyle is the author of Antonio on the Other Side of the World, Getting Smaller and many other books for children. He lives in Donegal, Ireland.

Reviews

[Michelle Turnure · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute book! I liked reading it out load to my daughter. The text is a little silly but it makes it fun. The illustrations are adorable. Last page/ending was a little strange that the pup is now a big red dog but other than that I liked it.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite read alouds -- illustrations are delightful, Kindergartners and 1st grade students loved this one! It's a winner every time.

[Jack Kirby and the X-man · Rating 3 out of 5]

X-man loved randomly opening this board book and screaming "woof".

I on the otherhand didn't really get into the cadence or the story.

So I gave it a compromise 3 stars!

[Edna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Loved the illustrations in this endearing book about a young girl who tries all she can to make her new puppy open his eyes.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really cute.

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to avoid getting a puppy, then avoid this book.
I am not a dog person, but this book makes me want a puppy, really, really, really a lot.

[Lindsay · Rating 3 out of 5]

dogs, fun language

[Bridget · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the story and the illustrations but I can never quite find the rythym that comes with a short story like this. Three stars.

[Gemma · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of those books you don't even remember reading for the first time.

[Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

A girl tries to follow her uncle's instructions for getting her puppy Pendoodle to open his eyes.

[Mae · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little pup is found but not very responsive. So a little girl find a a way to work with this sleepy dog.