This is so sweet!! A quick read that’s fun & cute!

I didn’t realize it’s based on a true story at first (grabbed it for NG camp week) and the dog being hit by a car made me so sad!!

Glad the real Dexter had a great recovery and is doing so well!

My niece loved reading about Dexter! The illustrations were amazingly done! It was easy for her to read and she very much enjoyed it!

I’m a sucker for any dog related children’s book and this one didn’t disappoint! Love that it’s a true story!

My only complaint was that in certain areas it was really hard to read the text over the dark background but that could be less of an issue in a physical book than an ebook.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this ebook!

Little Dexter is adorable! He’s fun, happy, brave and most of all determined. Despite his struggles he was able to figure out how to live without one of his legs. Dexter shows strength and proves to not let having 3 legs define him.

Thank you Gnome Publishing and NetGalley for an eARC in trade for an honest review.

I had never heard of Dexter or his story, but the cover caught my eye. This is a very sweet children's book with cute illustrations, but it could be potentially triggering and scary for younger readers. The illustrations depicting the accident and the immediate aftermath aren't graphic (ie: Dexter standing in the street, a car and the word "screech", a masked veterinarian holding his paw, Dexter wearing a cone and cast, etc). I liked that the focus and message of the book was about Dexter's resilience, perseverance, and adapting to change, Definitely an inspiring story and book!

*I voluntarily read an advance review copy of this book*

This was a simply told, heart-warming story about a dog named Dexter who overcomes adversity to accomplish a goal. It is based on a true story, and it brought a smile to my face as I was reading.

There were a few disjointed moments in the flow of the story, but overall it was easy to follow. This feel good tale should delight young readers who have a fondness for pups.

This was such a cute children’s book! The story about Dexter was so moving and I had never come across him before so I went and checked him out on social media and he is such a little trooper after everything he has been through!! What a beautiful story and wonderful illustrations throughout.

I'm not familiar with the true story behind "Dexter" but a story about dog adoption and physical therapy will be great to expose children who have a dog already or children who want to have a dog. it packs a lot of information and emotion into such a short book that is sure to make a child smile.

Well I did not expect this book to make me cry!! What a moving story!!! Dexter is a true joy and is a great story about fighting for what makes you happy, overcoming life obstacles and bringing joy everywhere you roam!

3.25 stars

The story is sweet. Sometimes the text feels disjointed. Some lines feel like they are supposed to be a rhyme, but then sharply jump to plain text. I didn't get a flow. Additionally, some of the text was hard to read when it matched the color of the illustration.

This is such a cute and inspirational story with cute illustrations. I love when a story is based on real life.

I am an animal lover and was drawn to this book about a special needs dog. Such a cute children's book and I love hearing that it is based off a true story. Dexter, a young pup has an accident resulting in the loss of a front leg and the other is left weakened. Dexter amazingly adapts to his situation and learns to walk upright on his hind two legs. He lives a life happily having adjusted to his new way of life, with a loving family.

I think this story is so important in not only explaining that differences are ok, but to show that humans and animals can learn to thrive in a not so ideal environment. My parents have a dog that developed epilepsy, and I think about this story when I think about their dog Max. Many people would have put him down, but my parents care for his situation, and he is generally a very happy and loved dog in a happy home. I think this book and the lessons it teaches will not only resonate with kids, but with parents as well. Very cute.

I tend to live under an internet rock so I've never heard of Dexter the Stand Up Dog, but the story was cute and showed how even in real life you can overcome bad things that happen.
The illustrations of Dexter were the best of the illustrations, I wasn't a fan of how the people were illustrated but the colors and flow of the illustrations on the page were engaging.

This is an absolutely charming little book! It is a true story about a dog (spaniel type) named Dexter. We see Dexter when he is a little puppy - and he grows a little, and then a family adopts him. He races all over the house because it's fun - and because he can. Even though he is scattering papers and strewing laundry around, his family doesn't mind and he has great fun.
But one day he somehow escaped from the house and jumped over the fence. Nobody had told him about cars...
Read to find out what happened to Dexter - and how that can relate to kids.

This was such a cute story that turned out well for everyone. I don’t remember hearing about Dexter's videos so now I'll have to look them up. My 2nd grade students love animals and and true stories. I think they would love hearing this one.

Based on a true story, Dexter is a dog to love with his inspiration and happy disposition. It’s eye-catching with beautiful illustrations and a meaningful message. It follows from the days when Dexter was a young ambitious puppy to how he turned heads later walking on his hind legs.

I’m a dog lover always seeking children’s books for family members. This story is one that hits all the right marks -- to be read and enjoyed over and over again. Recommended reading ages: 6 to 8 years old.

My thanks to Gnome Road Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book with an expected release date of September 16, 2025.

I picked Dexter because the dog, but didn’t know it was based on a true story. I thought the story was good in telling how Dexter overcame obstacles. I did feel it would be more for children who are 7 or at least have an understanding that sometimes bad things happen. The font was too dark for some pages and I struggled to see what it said.

So many lessons can be learned from the book Dexter: The Stand Up Dog by co-authors Bonnie Kelso and Kentee Pasek. After an unfortunate accident, Dexter chose to find a way to still do the things that he loved but this time in a different way. The story of Dexter is filled with hope and inspiration of how as long as you are determined, and set your mind to something. with hard work you can make it happen! What a sweet true story of a furry friend that shares that with a strong will, overcoming challenges and obstacles is possible!

Thank you to #GnomePublishing and #NetGalley for the chance to read an advanced copy of #DexterDogOuray and participate in 2025's #CampNetGalley.

I used to volunteer in a rescue where we took in all pets who needed help, including pets who'd lost limbs and had other health problems. This story was a surprise to me because I didn't know about this famous dog! When our rescue pets had problems, they always adapted so they could keep enjoying life, and that's exactly what Dexter did! After I read this I looked up videos of Dexter online to show my family, and he looks so cute and happy.

I hadn’t heard of the dog Dexter before, so this story was a great introduction. It’s a lovely story about overcoming challenges in an unconventional way. And the artwork is very nice as well. Kids who love dogs will certainly enjoy this book.