My Puppy Buddy, Dougie

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Pub Date 04 Nov 2022 | Archive Date 31 Jan 2023

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A little girl has a puppy named Dougie who follows her wherever she goes. As she goes about her day, she describes the funny things that her puppy buddy does. He sits under the shower curtain, sleeps on the couch in all kinds of poses, and wags his tail like a helicopter—or a puppy-copter! Dougie certainly makes life more exciting for his family.

Told in illustrated verse from a young child’s point of view, this playful story is ideal for animal lovers aged 2 to 6.

A little girl has a puppy named Dougie who follows her wherever she goes. As she goes about her day, she describes the funny things that her puppy buddy does. He sits under the shower curtain, sleeps...


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I enjoyed spending the day with puppy Dougie and his human. On the surface, this is a simple story of an ordinary day. Delve a bit further, however, and you have a lovely, fun teaching tool. The former teacher in me simply couldn't help envisioning ways to use this to teach. In its simplicity, it's a perfect tool to inspire both creativity and discussion.

To be honest, I also couldn't help imagining what I'd write about my own canine friend, Daisy. We live in Alaska, so there would be many teaching possibilities. I then chuckled, imagining the book from Daisy's angle, not my own. What would she, or any dog, have to say about the humans about them? Imagination is a wonderful tool, and I have a hunch that children could create similar stories of their own pets, both real and imagined. Such an idea would allow young artists to get involved, too, or even budding photographers.

The story of Dougie's day with his human is quite uncomplicated and straight-forward. That's a plus. Children can focus on the sweet bond shown in words and illustrations.The illustrations aren't complex, perhaps letting children see themselves in that position. More prompts for discussion abound. Children can describe their own pets, again, real or imaginary, and share stories and their own pictures. What does the reader have in common with Dougie and his human family? Say, would a pet be allowed on your bed? Why or why not? Why might a puppy sneaking under a shower curtain not be good? What is it like to wake up with a smiling puppy staring into your eyes? Have they ever slept with a pet? Any stories to share? What would you need to know or have to walk your pet? What.....well, you get my idea. This simple story can lead to many things, all while being enjoyed.

Thanks #NetGalley and #FriesenPress for introducing me to Dougie and his humans. Now, if I could just talk my Daisy dog into writing up her story. I'm sure it'd include a moose or two since we're in Alaska. Fun book

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