Raised in a Barn

Good Dog #2

by Cam Higgins, Ariel Landy (Illustrator)

In this second book of the Good Dog series, farm puppy Bo, introduces a young foal to life on the farm.

There’s a new foal on the Davis Family Farm and Bo is excited to show her the ropes. But can a puppy teach a young horse new tricks?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Good Dog chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Genres: Childrens, Chapter Books, Animals, Dogs, Middle Grade, Juvenile

128 pages, Paperback

Published December 15, 2020

Reviews

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

First sentence: The sky was a clear blue.

Premise/plot: Bo loves playing with Comet the new colt on the Davis farm. Comet loves playing with Bo. These two--though different--have quite a good time together. But silly Bo, well, he decides it is HIS job to teach Comet how to be a horse!!! The results aren't that great. This chapter book has a few adventures and misadventures with this pair.

My thoughts: I liked this one. I definitely liked the first one better. But I think that's just how it may be with this series books. I can see that some titles I may especially like, and others maybe not as well. Still, Bo is super cute and adorable. I think the series would make a lovely addition in homes and libraries.

[Chloe (Always Booked) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute enough series about a dog named Bo who lives on a farm. In this one, he's trying to teach a horse how to be a horse. They race and discover their unique capabilities. It was just fine and not very memorable.

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

“You know, there’s a saying all farm animals should learn: barn hair, don’t care.”

Bo is back with his second adventure. This one starts out with Bo trying to outrace Comet, the new foal in the barnyard. Bo’s pretty confident he can win, but in the end, the only reason he does is because Comet stops to look at a butterfly and doesn’t cross the finish line. After an outing with best friend, Scrapper, Bo decides that someone needs to teach Comet how to be a great horse. Bo fails to realize that he knows a lot about being a dog, but maybe he doesn’t know so much about being a horse. Bo begins “horse lessons” with Comet anyway. “Those are squirrels ... we chase them, but they are really fast.”

Bo’s heart is in the right place, but he ends up causing some trouble for Comet. In the end, though, Bo realizes that what Comet really needs is a good friend. He can do that!

[Beth Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read aloud in one sitting. So fun to be back with this series! These books are told from a dog’s perspective living on a farm. The illustrations are top notch adorable, the story makes sense and has a sweet plot, and the characters (human and animal) are fun and interesting. This one in particular had a well plotted lesson in giving advice and learning from mistakes. Love these and so do my kids. Perfect for fans of Sophie Mouse.

[Rosie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second book in the series and just as delightful as the first. This book explores Bo’s friendship with Comet - the foal - and how one doesn’t need to be the same to be a good friend. It’s cute and quirky with adorable illustrations on every page.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gentle story very good for early chapter book readers about a dog who knows all about farm life and decides to teach the new foal. Easy lessons learned (both for the foal and the dog). Part of a series, so kids could read more.

[Villain E · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bo is interested in a new foal on the farm. He wants to play, and then takes it upon himself to teach the foal how to be a horse. Bo has to learn that he still has a lot to learn himself.

Friendly, low stakes, decent art.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really cute second installment to this series. Bo is friends with the new colt on the farm and attempts to teach him how to be a horse... by acting like a dog. 😄 My daughter loves this series.

[Jon Heuton]

Good

[PottWab Regional Library]

A

[Melinda Keen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story where the dog learns a lesson!!

[Katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really wanted to love this, it's adorable, but the wildly inaccurate horse stuff was too much for me.

[Hoppy Fox · Rating 4 out of 5]

So cute for kinder-2nd

[Sumrak Family]

Olive read in 1st grade.

[Lia Ross Reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was just okay. It’s an easy series to transition into short chapter books, but nothing captivating about the storyline.

[Nicci Bullock · Rating 3 out of 5]

Miss 8- I thought Bo wasn't the best horse trainer but such a great friend. I enjoyed the story and I am excited to read more stories with Bo Davis on the farm.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Appropriate for: all ages!

My 8 year old daughter loves Good Dog and so do I! Each book has a good message.

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read Aloud - cute & squeaky clean.

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bo is back in Book #2! In this book, Bo is sure that he’s lived on the farm long enough that he can teach the new baby horse, Comet, about farm life! The problem is, Bo only knows life on the farm from a dog perspective, which isn’t how a horse should behave!

A cute story and more of our farm friends! We can’t wait to read the whole series!

[Mary T · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series! My little boys (2 and 3) are able to follow along and stay focused over 1 or 2 sittings, and my 8yo enjoys reading these on his own. Sweet storyline, sweet illustrations, diverse family. Great all around!

[Mariel Bank · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kids loved it

[Read Aloud · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. These books are cute and my 3 year old likes all of the farm animals.