Queen Dog

by Bridget Heos, Alejandro O'keeffe (Illustrator)

Queen Dog has ruled her castle with grace and majesty since she was a pup. Her people adore her. They provide her with delicious meals and shower her with attention. Lately, though, they have been a bit distracted and service has started to slip. Queen Dog tries her best to make do--but then a stranger moves into the castle! Who is this tiny newcomer commanding all the attention? A servant, or a pretender to the throne?

With comic action and a regal twist, Queen Dog turns a royal pain into a perfect princess.

Genres: Picture Books, Dogs, Fiction, Animals, Childrens, Family, Humor

40 pages, Hardcover

Published January 3, 2017

Reviews

[Sandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

We meet Queen Dog as she is brought home with her new family and is treated with the love that only a puppy deserves. Life is exceptional and Queen dog truly rules the roost until the day Baby Catherine arrives. Now Queen Dog will have to teach her how to serve properly as well. But things don't seem to be going according to plan and Baby Catherine may have to leave. Can there be a way for every one to be happy? Lovingly illustrated with charm and humor, lovely book about learning that there is always plenty of love to go around.

[Haaley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute book. The dog is silly-looking.
It goes over a dog getting used to being around a baby.

[Kelly Snyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like many people these days a little dog steals the heart of her "parents" before a baby arrives to take all the attention away. What a fun little book that shows such a little dog who is introduced to the newest member of the family:a baby girl named Catherine. Catherine takes over the "Queendom" and Queen Dog is not really sure what to do about it until Catherine starts getting the presents Queen Dog believes should be hers. What is a canine monarch supposed to do. If you have a dog lover in your midst they will love this little picture book with a big tale. It may also be a great addition to wither a princess or dog story time for a group of children.

[Hannah Falgout · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Queen Dog" by Bridget Heos.
This book is cute and great for an older child about to get a sibling, even though the older sibling in this story is a dog. The story's moral is that even though you may not appreciate your younger sibling initially, you will grow to love them nonetheless. I enjoyed the illustrations, and the story was cute. The pictures were full of color and very modern. They also had some wonderful vocab words for younger children.

[Monique · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story from a dog's point of view, who has been the reigning "queen" of the household. Until one day, until a new baby arrives and upsets the "queen's" daily life. Will the queen every become adjusted to having a new princess in her midst? Children will enjoy story and illustrations - parents will recognize the frenzied early months of a new baby.

[Villain E · Rating 4 out of 5]

You've probably read a book like this before: Dog runs the household until the new baby shows up, then dog has to adjust. The difference with this book is that both the dog and the baby are female. So if, like me, you have daughters, this might be your preferred version of this standard story. Also, I like the art.

[Patricia N. McLaughlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

In this twist on sibling rivalry, a spoiled pooch rules the roost until the new baby arrives and usurps the pup’s position as the center of attention. Pretentious diction makes the story more suitable for older readers. The font could be difficult to decipher for younger readers who are just learning their letters. Cute illustrations of the big-eyed pup and her people.

[Hope · Rating 5 out of 5]

Queen Dog was magnificent, adorable, and the best kind of book to read to my niece. More like this please!

[Rommel Sison · Rating 4 out of 5]

6-year-old daughter: 5 stars
5-year-old daughter: 4 stars

[Valleri · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an adorable way to introduce a princess to a queen :) Queen Dog is exactly like my tiny pup in personality and in spunk!

[Penney Letbetter · Rating 5 out of 5]

My PreK students loved hearing how this dog had to adapt to a baby in the house.

[Amanda Harrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

A queen dog is supplanted by a new baby. Luckily this one has a sweet ending.

[Rolf · Rating 4 out of 5]

While there are already a LOT of “new baby comes home” books, this is a cute spin on the genre.

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A pampered dog who thinks she is a queen rules her household until a "visitor" arrives in the form of a baby.

[The Keepers of the Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Queen Dog has always been the center of attention since she was a pup. When a baby comes into the picture, however, she has to learn to share her attention with a new person in the house. Will she learn to share?

A cute story that’s simple with bright, colorful illustrations. The text is engaging and easily complemented by the pictures. This book is perfect for young children who are preparing to have a young sibling come home or who just love dogs.

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Please Note: This book was given to us in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed, however, are our own.

[Kelly Carey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cut book about a dog who is pampered like a queen, until a new baby arrives.

[Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book* · Rating 3 out of 5]

Heos, Bridget, ill. by. Alejandro OKeeffe. Queen Dog. Disney Hyperion, 2017. $16.99. PICTURE BOOK.

Queen Dog is used to be pampered by her human servants. Everything is great until a newcomer distracts her servants Will Queen Dog figure out a way to share her throne? The story is cute and simple. The illustrations are bright, colorful, and detailed. Fans of dogs and young children will love having this book read aloud to them.

PreK, EL (K-3). ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.

[Meredith Spidel · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter is super-crushing on this ARC we received in exchange for an honest review! This book is light, fun, and centered around one of her favs--DOGS! If you have a little dog lover in your home, grab a copy when this rolls out on 1/3/17 and snag a new bedtime story delight!

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spoiled pooch has competition.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

my baby girl loves this book and it reminds me of our dog bringing baby home!!! so sweet. great gift for someone with a dog and new baby!!!

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty average. Very similar to other books about new babies and dogs.

[Lindsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very "Lady and the Tramp." Cute illustrations.

[Marcie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like some things about this, but the illustrations left me flat. I loved the cover title with the dots over the o making dog look like a paw. I wonder if kids will love it? Probably not as much as Mustache Baby, our last year CCBA winner, but possibly. I'm not sure what didn't appeal to me about the illustrations, but possibly it is the colors, this may be one that will appeal much more when it is read aloud to kids.

[Annburnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

love this book!

[Christine Turner]

Summary
Queen Dog has ruled her castle with grace and majesty since she was a pup. Her people adore her. They provide her with delicious meals and shower her with attention. Lately, though, they have been a bit distracted and service has started to slip. Queen Dog tries her best to make do--but then a stranger moves into the castle! Who is this tiny newcomer commanding all the attention? A servant, or a pretender to the throne? With comic action and a regal twist, Queen Dog turns a royal pain into a perfect princess.