Dexter wouldn't let anything slow him down! What a great story about enjoying life and being determined. I loved that Dexter's take on walking on two legs was that he was taller and had a better view! Dexter is a sweetheart who loves life and making others happy. This would be a great book for young children dealing with an injured pet.

Thank you to Gnome Publishing and to NetGalley for the advance copy. All opinions are my own.

My 4 year old and I really liked this book! A very sweet story based on real life events. A great book about overcoming challenges in your own unique way.

We especially loved the inclusion of the photo at the back of the real Dexter and his mom (the author) and a QR code so we could learn more about Dexter.

Unfortunately, it is hard to read the white writing on some of the background colors chosen for the pages. My child was also confused about how and why Dexter woke up with only 3 legs since the story didn't explicitly state that the leg was amputated or why, just that it was "missing".

Overall a very cute read with nice illustrations!

Thank you to NetGalley and Gnome Road Publishing for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.

This story introduces us to Dexter a cute little pup who is playful and fast. However one day something bad happens and Dexter is hit by a Car and his whole world is turned upside down as he has to adapt to now being disabled. This story is great for the animal lover and for kids with its teaching lessons about overcoming adversity. As an adult I enjoyed the quick read but It is mostly geared to a child being a short story with lots of pictures. I would give this 5 stars for a kid to read.

Thank you to NetGalley & Gnome Road Publishing for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Dexter is a children's picture book about a dog that overcame a terrible accident and brought joy and happiness to lots of people. Dexter lost a front leg and was somehow able to walk upright on his back legs. People love a story of overcoming adversity. There's lots of color and movement in this book. This would be great for any child. A few of the pages are pretty busy and some ideas could have been moved to separate pages.

A good story for kids

Dexter is so stinking adorable. What a cute story! I read this to my little cousin and she absolutely loved it! Thank you for the ARC!

Dexter the Stand-Up Dog was a great book. Not only does it show how to overcome a challenge, but it shows that life isn’t always perfect or easy. It teaches children to spread joy, kindness, and positivity as well. I can’t wait to get a physical copy to add to my children’s bookshelf.

I became aware of Dexter and his story back in 2020 when videos of him started going viral so I was excited to see there was a picture book about him! This is a great picture book for preschool/kindergarten age groups. The sentences aren't too complicated, nice illustrations, and tells a great story about perseverance. It also does a great job of acknowledging sad/difficult circumstances (the accident that led to Dexter's injury/the loss of his leg) without being too distressing for young readers. Overall, pet lovers of any age will likely find this story enjoyable.

In the e-book copy there are a few pages where the text is hard to read because it's dark text on a dark background. This might not be an issue in the print copy, but something to be aware of digitally.

This was wholesome and cute, slightly a hard topic for young children but such is the reality of a family with a dog when tragedy may strike. Dexter was super cute, and can show kids that working hard despite something bad happening, will help you reach your goals and come back stronger and better then ever.

Not to be dramatic but I would do anything for Dexter. I love the artwork and the story was so sweet. Definitely a cute read and definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a book for kids about perservering even despite tough circumstances.

Thank you to Gnome Road Publishing for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Dexter is a happy puppy who loves to go on adventures. When an accident causes the loss of his front leg, Dexter uses his grit and determination to make the best of his situation.

I read this with my five-year-old and we both loved it. The book offers valuable lessons about perseverance and finding the silver lining in every cloud. The illustrations are adorable and my son was thrilled to learn that Dexter is a real dog. Highly recommended!

I had the opportunity to read this book thanks to NetGalley.
I wasn’t familiar with Dexter's story before, but it's truly heartwarming. The illustrations are delightful, and the story is incredibly uplifting. It’s a beautiful tale of resilience and determination.

Dexter, the dog, has so much to teach us. His journey reminds us to persevere, never give up, and that with willpower and determination, we can overcome challenges and achieve great things.

This book not only tells a touching story but also delivers an important life lesson that will inspire readers of all ages.

This is such adorable dog that deserves all the attention (and a book too.) The story could have ended by Dexter surviving the accident but being bipedal and an internet sensation adds the special sauce of this book. It resonates encouragement and resilience to those who are down at the time of the pandemic. The book is enjoyable and I love the artwork. Fans and non-fans will love and treasure this book.

This is so cute and a great true story put in a kid friendly way. The colours was sometimes hard to read.

I have been following Dexter on TikTok for some time and was so excited to see a book about this fur baby!

What a resilient, inspiring dog.

I love him so much.

This book is so wonderful. I’m obsessed. I heavily recommend for readers of all ages.

Thank you so much for this ARC! I appreciate the opportunity to leave honest feedback voluntarily.

This was a sweet story! Illustrations were perfectly nostalgic for my own childhood. The story had a perfect mix of cuteness, life lesson, wonder/whimsy, and truth. I would love to meet Dexter! That’s wild that he taught himself to walk like that and I’m glad that he found a new lease on life. Life can knock you down sometimes but it’s important to never give up and this book clearly showcases that.

5/5 starssss

This was so cute and so well written. Stories about doggies always pull at my heartstrings so I literally was locked in to this book like it was an adult book lol. The only thing I would say is to make the text white when it's on a darker background, as it was a bit hard to read. But I loved the story and the illustrations!!!

OMG this book is so cute! I had not heard of Dexter until I got a review copy of the book from NetGalley. It’s a very quick read and one that I think children will love. The illustrations are very cute. After reading the book I was inspired to look for more about him online. What an amazing dog and story.

A review copy was provided by the publisher via NetGalley but this did not influence my opinion or rating of the book.

Are you crying? 'Cus I'm crying. As an adult reader I think it's a heartfelt, little book about a dog over-coming physical barriers. But I'm not sure if I'd read this to my preschool class (3-4 year olds). The part about how the dog lost a limb could be pretty spooky to children and some of my more sensitive kiddos might get a little stuck in that emotional aspect. Even I was like "oh my gosh, no! This is sad!".
I'd recommend for older children who can understand the bigger picture of the story, because it is heartwarming and encouraging.

Dexter, a book about a reckless puppy who runs too fast until he has an accident, but with a lot of will, and two strong legs he managed to walk just as is, because he ain't stopping.

This was cute, illustrations are nice, I really liked the way they dont use words to tell whats going on, however a really dark font was used at several pages and it was almost impossible to read.
Besides that is a cute story.
Recommended for young children.

Thanks to NetGalley and the author for this copy in exchange of an honest review.

What a sweet story about Dexter. A great way to show kids that changes and difference are OK. Accommodations work with some patients. Very sweet book about a fantastic dog!