FICTION

Will You Help Doug Find His Dog?

by Jane CASTON
Will You Help Doug Find His Dog? illus. by Carmen Saldaña. 32p. Barefoot. Apr. 2017. Tr $14.99. ISBN 9781782853206.
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PreS—Doug is at the dog park, but he's sad because he's lost his pet. It's up to readers to help find his dog among all of the canines in the story. By following clues about the dog's appearance (scruffy, spotted, small) and his love of kisses, children narrow down their choices by examining the details on the engaging mixed-media spreads. All of the pups seem eager to be picked, and many of them have the traits Doug is looking for, but until the book is shaken, the identity of Doug's dog remains a secret, which will keep the audience intrigued.
VERDICT This will be a popular choice for toddler and preschooler storytimes because it incorporates reader interaction right up until the last page.
Reviewed by Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, Alta. , Apr 01, 2017

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