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The Best Days Are Dog Days
A little girl and her pet French bulldog are the perfect playmates in this all-day outdoors adventure!
When his family sets out to explore the neighborhood, one puppy is eager to join in the fun! He gets to do everything his sister does—with his own added flair, of course. Together they eat (pancakes for her, kibble for him), bathe (tub for her, sink for him), and play (chasing squirrels for both). Side by side, they enjoy the same things, each in their own way. And when the long day comes to an end, both settle down for a restful sleep—that is, until tomorrow comes. Because when every day’s a dog’s day, every day is the best day . . . especially when you can spend it with the person you love.
When his family sets out to explore the neighborhood, one puppy is eager to join in the fun! He gets to do everything his sister does—with his own added flair, of course. Together they eat (pancakes for her, kibble for him), bathe (tub for her, sink for him), and play (chasing squirrels for both). Side by side, they enjoy the same things, each in their own way. And when the long day comes to an end, both settle down for a restful sleep—that is, until tomorrow comes. Because when every day’s a dog’s day, every day is the best day . . . especially when you can spend it with the person you love.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published April 12, 2016
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April 18, 2016
The Best Days Are Dog Days is a story about a dog and a little girl. It details a day in the life of the two, but instead of being told by the little girl, it is told by the dog!
It is a really simple, but still very good book to read to a little one. Especially a little one who has a dog or loves dogs. Despite its simplicity, this book offers a lot of chances to start a conversation about what you see on any given page. It also offers you the chance to discuss the different items that you can see on the page.
The art work is also very bright and very enjoyable to look at. It is quite fun. My little one spent a good couple of minutes after we finished reading it to flip through the pages herself.
Oh, and she squealed more than once while we read the story (she doesn't really have any words yet, so this means she liked it).
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It is a really simple, but still very good book to read to a little one. Especially a little one who has a dog or loves dogs. Despite its simplicity, this book offers a lot of chances to start a conversation about what you see on any given page. It also offers you the chance to discuss the different items that you can see on the page.
The art work is also very bright and very enjoyable to look at. It is quite fun. My little one spent a good couple of minutes after we finished reading it to flip through the pages herself.
Oh, and she squealed more than once while we read the story (she doesn't really have any words yet, so this means she liked it).
This review is based on a copy provided by the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Find more of my reviews here:
http://readingwithcupcakes.blogspot.com/
January 14, 2020
A French Bulldog and his human sister spend an enjoyable day together in this fun picture-book for toddlers. From waking together to eating together, from playing in the park to going to the market, dog and girl engage in all the same activities, although each is tailored to their own particular needs...
With bright illustrations and a simple text - no more than a sentence per page - The Best Days Are Dog Days is a title ideally suited for the younger picture-book audience, especially those children who have a special canine friend. There is a New York setting here - there are brownstones in the family's neighborhood, and the Freedom Tower can be seen in the distance, placing the locale somewhere in Brooklyn, I would think - but it should appeal to a wide audience. I had the pleasure of meeting Chubu, the author's Frenchie, who served as the inspiration (together with the author's new baby) for this book, and he was adorable! Recommended to anyone looking for toddler and dog-friendly picture-books.
With bright illustrations and a simple text - no more than a sentence per page - The Best Days Are Dog Days is a title ideally suited for the younger picture-book audience, especially those children who have a special canine friend. There is a New York setting here - there are brownstones in the family's neighborhood, and the Freedom Tower can be seen in the distance, placing the locale somewhere in Brooklyn, I would think - but it should appeal to a wide audience. I had the pleasure of meeting Chubu, the author's Frenchie, who served as the inspiration (together with the author's new baby) for this book, and he was adorable! Recommended to anyone looking for toddler and dog-friendly picture-books.
March 31, 2017
A joyful celebration of a girl's life with her pup.
August 22, 2017
I was really put off by this book, from a purely artistic standpoint. Meshon definitely has their own style, but that style is in no way pleasing to my eye. It's actually pretty ugly. The story itself, and the parallels it draws between dog care and child care, is okay. Might keep your child's attention, if they love dogs, but there are so many dog books out there that I could recommend over this one.
If art isn't so much a concern for you in your picture books, this might be fine. But the story is still not interesting enough for me to recommend a purchase to anyone, even a library system.
If art isn't so much a concern for you in your picture books, this might be fine. But the story is still not interesting enough for me to recommend a purchase to anyone, even a library system.
March 2, 2023
05/02/2016: 4 stars
03/02/2023: 3 stars
03/02/2023: 3 stars
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November 22, 2016So cute!! The first page that shows them snoozin is my favorite. My only wish is that it was about an adult girl and her bully :)
September 8, 2018
This book was very cute. It talks about a girl and her dog exploring throughout their day. The pictures were vivid and lively, however they seemed very busy and overwhelming. I was confused with how the author decided to have the two characters interact because I thought the girl and her dog would have spent more time actually together. They seemed to be doing the same activities but in their own way, such as playing at the playground and the dog park. I tend to like picture books that have a underlying lesson or meaning to characters actions and this book did not meet those expectations. This book would not be one that I would pick up again to read to a child simply because it didn't have any new or exciting information.
September 8, 2018
This is a humorous book about a girl and her dog's day. It shows the similarities that the two share like going to the park but also shows the differences between them such as the girl going to the playground and the dog going to the dog park. For children who love dogs, this could be a great story for them to read. The teacher or the parent could also use this book to engage in a conversation about other similarities and differences that dogs and humans share. Each page is filled with beautiful and colorful pictures that keep the reader intrigued.
October 10, 2017
This book is ADORABLE! It compares the average day of a dog and a girl. My favorite part was when they were both brushing their teeth before bed. The book is a little long so it would be better for elementary children.
September 9, 2018
Tells the point of view through the dog. Shows the way the dog does things like communicating, waking up, eating and how his sis does things. It's a great way to compare two things that children can relate to. Book is colorful and great pictures inside!
May 17, 2017
A cute story from the dog's perspective. Great illustrations. Very enjoyable.
May 30, 2018
A little girl and her beloved dog spend a day filled with fun.
June 17, 2018
Very cute! Would make a great one-on-one readaloud for a toddler.
September 17, 2018
This is a bright and colorful book. It’s unique because it shows the perspective of the dog instead of the child. This allows students to think deeper about the situation.
September 20, 2019
I love this picture book so much! It reminds me of my friendship with my dog and the activities that we do together!
January 3, 2020
We read this 100 times.
November 19, 2020
A story of daily activities told from the viewpoint of the family dog.
Nothing special.
Nothing special.
June 16, 2016
This is a cute picture book about a day in the life of a French bulldog and his human companion. The story is told from the dog's point of view. According to the title page, "This book was dictated by Chubu the French bulldog to Aaron, while he sat on Aaron's lap. Aaron first sketched the story with pencil and painted the scenes with Liquitex acrylic paint. The hand lettering is first created on paper with pen and ink and then scanned, colored, and layered into the final art digitally."
January 10, 2017
Reviewed by Holly Scudero
A dog and his best friend, a little girl he calls Sis, spend all day together, every day. They stretch, eat, play at the park, and even have baths at the same time. For the two of them, every day is a dog day, which means every day is a great day!You can read this entire review at San Diego Book Review
A dog and his best friend, a little girl he calls Sis, spend all day together, every day. They stretch, eat, play at the park, and even have baths at the same time. For the two of them, every day is a dog day, which means every day is a great day!You can read this entire review at San Diego Book Review
December 14, 2016
Bulldogs are less than beautiful, and there's a homely, dumpy edge to the art here that I find less than appealing. But then I find bulldogs less than appealing. More appealing than pugs and yappy little toy dogs, but not much more.
Besides, the best days are CAT days--I'm waiting for the book about that.
Besides, the best days are CAT days--I'm waiting for the book about that.
May 18, 2016
It's tough to page through this book without laughing out loud! The simple plot follows two best friends - Sis and a French bulldog - as they go through a typical day together. Would recommend to animal lovers, beginning readers, and big sibs with copycat littles in the house.
July 1, 2016
I just loved this book about a day in dog and child's life told from the perspective of the dog. The dog goes through each step of his day talking about life for him and his human sister and how they do everything together. So cute and I'm not a dog lover. Toddler and up
July 27, 2016
Puppy lovers will enjoy this romp through a typical day. Told in brief, simple text and labels done in bubbles will invite beginning readers. Bold simple art spreads across each page, some up close, some overview such as when at the playground. Good use of silhouettes, fun end pages!
September 19, 2016
A recount of how a girl and her dog spend a day written to reflect the parallel lives they lead.
I like the tone of this story and that it's narrated by the dog. A fun read aloud for PreK-2 with vibrant pencil and acrylic artwork finished digitally.
I like the tone of this story and that it's narrated by the dog. A fun read aloud for PreK-2 with vibrant pencil and acrylic artwork finished digitally.
October 9, 2016
I liked it even though I don't like dogs. And this one is kind of insane looking. But the parallels between Sis and Pup's activities are very cute. This would be great for a little kid (younger than my students, who would be expected to do some of the chores) with a pet.
January 13, 2017
This book didn't wow me at all. My 2 year old liked pointing out the dogs in the book. I am not a fan of the illustrations--probably what mostly killed it for me. This is also a book without much plot- mostly labels. Not the type of book I would read twice by choice.
April 28, 2016
I loved this!!!!! We couldn't tell if the doggie was a pug or a frenchie, but it was so much fun and entertaining. I would read this for a story time or to my children.
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April 27, 2016Dogs/pets
May 17, 2016
A Pup tells about a day in his life with his family. From breakfast to bath time, he does everything with his Sis! Adorable illustrations and something that almost any animal lover can relate to.
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