Fireworks Night

Good Dog #4

by Cam Higgins, Ariel Landy (Illustrator)

In the delightful fourth book of the Good Dog series, Bo’s friend Scrapper get scared by summer fireworks!

It’s finally summertime. And Bo Davis loves the summertime. The grass is greener, the days are warmer, and there are cookouts with fireworks on special nights. But do the other animals love fireworks as much as Bo?

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

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

128 pages, Hardcover

Published May 25, 2021

Reviews

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as 4th of July festive as I hoped. More about the puppies being afraid of fireworks, thinking there might be a monster in the woods, and trying to overcome that fear. I appreciate the humans were aware the dogs might be afraid of fireworks (and tried to comfort them) but I was also a bit disturbed by the puppies being allowed roam freely in the woods at night and the amount of picnic/party food the dogs were sneaking (including a whole pie). I get that it's part of the adventure and fun from the puppy's perspective, but I hope young readers will know it's not actually safe to let your dog roam freely in the woods or give your dog a whole pie (and I really hope there were not chocolate goodies among those dropped).

[Ellen]

We recently picked up books 4 and 5 in this series at a book fair. I'm sorry not to have started at the beginning, but the illustrations are just so charming that we couldn't say no. Part of me wishes the book began with even the slightest explanation of who the main character was - we don't even learn his name until a third of the way through - but on the other hand, I appreciate that the book isn't bogged down with series formula. One of my favorite aspects is Bo's friend Scrapper, who is drawn with three legs, a characteristic that's not mentioned at all in the text. Our students can't get enough of dog-centric lit, so I'm sure this series will be a hit with our beginning readers.

[Lisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

This wasn't my favorite, it's about Bo and Scrapper finding a fort in the woods but mostly being afraid of fireworks. They think they're a monster. They roam free during the food gathering before the fireworks and gorge on human food and then calmly watch the fireworks because a smart sheep has explained what they are. It didn't seem realistic.

[Rosie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The fourth book of the ‘Good Dog’ series doesn’t disappoint. There were moments when I found myself giggling at the shenanigans that Bo and his best friend Scrapper got into. A great story with more of the cute illustrations I’ve come to know and love.

[Mary T · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love reading this series aloud to my 4 year old (we usually do it in two halves). Cute storyline, lots of nature elements and diverse characters, dog's perspective, fun illustrations... We read 5 out of order, so it was nice to get an adequate introduction to Scrapper!

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the first chapter book my child ever read-completely on his own. It was absolutely adorable. He especially enjoyed when the puppies' marked their territory around their fort. 😂 I've already put the entirety of the series on hold at the library for him.

[Beth Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

We are ready enjoying this series as a read aloud. Cute stories told from a dog’s perspective.

[PottWab Regional Library]

A

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Appropriate for: all ages!

My 7 year old daughter really liked Good Dog. It had a good message about being there for friends and lots of pictures.

[Caledon Kwok · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like fireworks but I don't think I've seen them in person. But they are really exciting to watch! :)

[Villain E · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bo and Scrapper go into the woods go into the woods to hunt for Scrapper's monster but then get scared by fireworks.

An early chapter book. Prose with illustrations throughout.

[Villain E · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bo and Scrapper go into the woods go into the woods to hunt for Scrapper's monster but then get scared by fireworks.

An early chapter book. Prose with illustrations throughout.

[Sumrak Family]

Olive read in 1st grade.

[Aesthetic girl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun and adventures the little dog can make big things happen and cats cut it out!

[Brookie Boo]

Very cute, short read, perfect for an animal lover and celebrating Fourth of July!

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another cute addition to this series. Bo and his friend are afraid of fireworks, and his friend really gets worked up about them. My daughter really loves this series.

[Macie · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS BOOK IS SO CUTEEEEEEEEEEEEE❤️😍🫶🏼❤️😍😍🫶🏼😍❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼😍🫶🏼😍🫶🏼😍🫶🏼😍🫶🏼😍🫶🏼😍

[Kyla · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a super cute new early chapter book I got for the collection! I hope the kids like it as much as I did