Going Shopping

Having/Doing/Going Family

by Sarah Garland

A mother, two children, and a dog take their car to the grocery store, shop, and return home with their purchases.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

13 pages, Hardcover

First published April 15, 1982

About the author

There is more than one author with this name.

Sarah Garland has written and illustrated over forty picture books and adventure stories for young children. She is best known for her warm and witty portrayals of family relationships, and for her outstanding work for preschool picture books.

She lives in the beautiful village of Chedworth in the Cotswolds with
her husband, artist David Garland.

Reviews

[Hilary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another look into this young families day to day life. The family go to the supermarket for their food shop along with their dog who waits outside, and by the look on the dogs face you can tell he thought something else was was going to happen. Mum gets lots of help around the shop, dog does not want to get back into the car, and they all go home again.

The drawings aren't quite as good as others in the series but this book was still a favourite when my children were small.

[Jenna Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

My daughter loves these books and this is no different. Love the 'realness' of it!

[Karla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute. Short. Well illustrated. not fond of the ending. Loved the greyhound.

[Lindsay Lodge · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book, especially the dog, and am surprised that I'd not come across it before. Why though, would a family take their dog shopping with them?