FICTION

Scuba Dog

by Ann Marie STEPHENS
illus. by Jess Golden. 40p. little bee. May 2016. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781499801439.
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K-Gr 2—When readers meet Scuba Dog, he is just a pup who loves the water. While the other dogs like to jam on the beach, he loves to sail his boat out and go for a swim. One day, while out enjoying a swim, he meets a whale, and they soon become fast friends but can't spend any real time together. Dog decides to solve this issue by taking scuba lessons. This book explains that no matter the barrier, whether it's language, interests, or location, if kids put in the effort, they can make friends. Golden's watercolor and crayon illustrations, especially for those scenes that take place under the sea, are beautiful. The text flows perfectly over (and sometimes within) the illustrations. The rhythm of the story is simple and would work well in a storytime setting or taken home and enjoyed one-on-one.
VERDICT Readers will want to take a dive with Scuba Dog. A good choice for friendship collections.
Reviewed by Shana Morales, Windsor Public Library, Windsor, CT , Apr 01, 2016

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