BIG DOG, LITTLE DOG
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Big Dog had a good life, with everything that a dog could want. Sure, it was a little lonely sometimes, and the days could seem long, but still it was good. And then, one day, everything changed …
Adjusting to a new little dog in the house can be very challenging for some big dogs, but Big Dog, Little Dog shows that eventually, things have a way of working out for the best, and that soon it will be impossible to imagine life without a little dog around.
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Adjusting to a new little dog in the house can be very challenging for some big dogs, but Big Dog, Little Dog shows that eventually, things have a way of working out for the best, and that soon it will be impossible to imagine life without a little dog around.
Download activity pages for Big Dog, Little Dog!
"[O]ffers a winsomely doggy slant on the ever-popular 'that brand-new family member has got to go!' theme. Gifford's bright, relaxed pictures tell most of the story while clearly tracking the emotional ups and downs through expressions and body language … Readers tempted by new arrivals at home to resort to similar strategies can draw comfort from the cozy resolution."
-- Booklist
"This good-natured, simply told Australian import treads very familiar ground, but it will particularly resonate with children grappling with feelings of displacement at, say, a new sibling's arrival. The colorful illustrations are energetic, with Big Dog especially expressive. ... Sweet, reassuring fun, especially for dog lovers."
-- Kirkus Reviews
"...offers children an opportunity to develop important social-emotional skills; it's especially needed for those who are adjusting to new changes."
-- School Library Journal
"In this clever tale of tails, author Sally Rippin shows how unexpected changes can bring about unlikely friendships. The illustrations by artist Luandra Gufford are adorable, vibrant, and spirited."
-- Nanny Miss Monique