FICTION

It's Duffy Time!

by Don Wood
WOOD, Audrey & . It's Duffy Time! illus. by authors. 40p. Scholastic/Blue Sky. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-545-22089-7.
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PreS-K—Duffy, the Woods' dog, is clearly a pampered pet. The roly-poly, wrinkly pug takes a few minutes out from his eating time, potty time, and seven-naps-a-day time to dedicate the book to his veterinarian. Otherwise, the canine is dressed in a costume to stand in line at the bank or he greets his friend when she arrives home from school. Colorful illustrations are the highlight of this slight story, but the lack of action will turn off readers. This once-read-and-done tale takes a backseat to other picture books about dogs. Check out Carter Goodrich's humorous Say Hello to Zorro (2011) and Zorro Gets an Outfit (2012, both S & S), which cover the same topics of naps and dressing up, but will be requested for entertaining rereadings.—Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI
Reviewed by Maryann H. Owen , Nov 01, 2012

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