FICTION

Where Is Rusty?

by Sieb POSTHUMA
Where Is Rusty? tr. from Dutch by Bill Nagelkerke. illus. by Sieb Posthuma. 32p. Gecko Pr. Apr. 2015. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781927271452.
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PreS-K—Rusty heads to the department store in the big city with his mother and siblings. But when the small white terrier's curiosity leads him to wander, the search is on as everyone sets out to find the missing pup. The twist comes as he tries to hide from the intimidating watchdogs, making it even more difficult for his worried mother to find him. Though the story is choppy, the busy illustrations will certainly keep readers entertained, as they must also join in the search and spot Rusty on each page, the job made easier by the text. This book will make a good addition for fans of dog books and for children who enjoy "I Spy" books.—Betsy Davison, Cortland Free Library, NY
Curious canine Rusty is mesmerized by a display in the department store and gets separated from his mother. Can he elude the scary uniformed watchdogs on the prowl for stray pups ("we'll lock them in the pound!") as he searches for his family? Colorful cartoon illustrations with lots of clever details will delight readers as they search for Rusty in various store settings.
Reviewed by Betsy Davison , Jan 01, 2015

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