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The Kids Love This Book
When I was a working librarian, I read this books (and the others)to my storytimes. When I retired I started to volunteer in an inner city school. I was not certain how the children would react to the book. I am now in my sixth year reading to Preschool, Kindergarten and First Grade. They hear the first four books each year and they always ask me to repeat the books. The line about "no one had ever asked him to come in" always gets a great response. I think everyone should read these McDuff books. So many classes can't be wrong!

Doesn't take a bite out of crime.Just out of shortbread.
Dear old Rosemary Wells.If you've ever read her books about that famous bunny Max or classic titles like, "Morris' Disappearing Bag" then you know that her stories, while disjointed, can often be truly charming works of preschool art.So when I discovered the McDuff books (written by her but illustrated by someone else entirely) I was ill at ease.I mean, Wells draws such cute little bunnies.How could anyone else adapt to her words?On reading the first book of the McDuff series, "McDuff Moves In", I was amazed to find myself suddenly on the oposte side of the fence.The pictures in this book are really quite charming.From the cute little Scottie named McDuff to the 1950s setting, visually this story's a charmer.But strange as it may seem, Wells's words are out-of-place here.Though a brief tale with little in the way of plot, somehow this book is not as direct or understandable as it might be.A pity.
Fantastic!
I own this book, as well as others in the series. They are just great! My mom owns a Westie, perfectly named Duffy(he got the name before we new about the books), and the illustrator captures the essence of the Westie. Every picture is perfectly drawn to show the character of a Westie. I love the author as well. I have been a teacher and have always read Ms. Wells' books to my students and the McDuff series is loved by all. McDuff moves in is just a fun book to read and I recommend it to all ages. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Dogs    2. Animals - Pets    3. Children's All Ages    4. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    5. Children: Kindergarten    6. Dogs    7. Fiction    8. General    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Terriers    11. West Highland white terrier    12. Juvenile Fiction / General   

Editorial Review

On a Fourth of July picnic with his human family, McDuff, a beloved buttrouble-mongering white terrier, inadvertently allows "silent invaders" (namely,ants) to make off with the entire contents of the lunch basket. Luckily, McDuffhas a way with strangers (and their picnic baskets), and in no time flat, he'sfinagled an invitation from a lonely older man to share his meal with thefamily.Read more

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A Dog's Life: Everything Goes McDuff's Way!
McDuff, the irrepressible White Highland Terrier, joins owners Fred, Lucy, and their little baby for a traditional Fourth of July picnic in this immensely satisfying book. Susan Jeffers' beautiful rich colors, blend of comic strip panels and large-format pictures, and attention to period accuracy convincingly portray the post-war patriotism, hope, and economic prosperity of the late 1940's and early 1950's.Her drawings evoke Norman Rockwell, Boy Scout magazines, and the woodblock pictures that graced early children's books, and they are a major factor in the book's huge appeal.
Wells' adorable Westie is a day saver.
I really enjoyed reading this book to 16 preschoolers at the Festus Public Library in Festus, Missouri.As a storytime book, McDuff Saves the Day makes for a fun and entertaining read.The artwork and story are beautiful and creative.The plot is charming, simple and realistic, giving McDuff (a fluffy white Westie) a perfect opportunity to be the cute dog that he is.This is my first McDuff story and I thouroughly enjoyed it.All dog lovers should have this in their children's book collection. Woa! This book will blow you away!
I love this book! I like when McDuff has to sit by the baby then on Lucy's lap and then Fred has to sit in the back seat and McDuff sits in front.My name is Fred and Fred's name is Fred!Mcduff steals everyone's picnic because his picnic was stolen by ants. He steals a man's food so Lucy and Fred come eat with the man and the man isn't lonely and Lucy and Fred get food and watch fire works! ... Read more

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Lovable white pooch McDuff has a real knack for finding his wayhome--and into readers' hearts. A handy little box with a snap closure and a redhandle holds three of Rosemary Wells and Susan Jeffers's quaint, 1930s-styletales about this West Highland terrier, as well as a sheet of nine McDuffstickers. In Read more

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Great Writer and Illustrator Duo
The McDuff series lovingly recreates a small New England town of the late 1940''s or early `50's. The frontispiece shows a neighborhood of gables two and three-story house, some with curved roofs, masonry, and picket fences, all with tall chimneys nearly touching the treetops. It's immediately welcoming. When we meet a cute (!), big-eyed, white terrier, our hearts are completely won over. McDuff is a dog's dog: He's got a nose for food, a watchful eye, and he's full of terrier energy.
Our Daughter's New Favorites
A friend bought our two year-old "McDuff's New Friend" for Christmas, and we all liked it so much that we went out and bought this set of the earlier stories, too. These are beautifully illustrated little books, and the small format versions are perfect for our toddler's hands. McDuff is charming, and his adventures are told with an economy and subtle humor that parents can appreciate as much as the little ones. We read all three of these every day, and none of us have gotten tired of them yet. AS CUTE AND AS SWEET AS IT GETS!
If you love darling little fluff-muffin dogs, it doesn't get any better than this! The cute purse-like container has McDuff's sweet face on it. Inside are three of the best McDuff books, plus stickers. Any kid would LOVE this. I bought one for myself, it was so darn cute and reminded me so much of my own precious terrier. This is the present I'm going to give every small child from now on. The illustrations of McDuff are absolutely on the mark: This illustrator REALLY knows what terriers are like--their poignant, wistful looks; the way they hold their bodies; and a million other endearing characteristics. Also, children are sure to be stimulated by these wonderfully simple but thought-provoking and unsentimental little stories about, for example, how McDuff gets jealous over a new baby, and how McDuff gets lost but finds his way home. All of the McDuff books are absolutely top-notch. They will warm your heart! ... Read more

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What happened to the illustrations?
The five stars are for the book, not the illustrations in this current edition. I love all the McDuff books.I used to have a Westie and so they really captured my attention.I started buying them before my granddaughter was born and started reading them to her very early in her life. She absolutely loves them and asks me to read them to her over and over again.However, I am disappointed in the illustrations in the latest editions of the books (like this one). They are not the same as in the earlier editions yet the illustrator is the same.Why is that?The earlier editions had wonderful illustrations that looked exactly like the Westies, but the newer editions are different. They look very cartoonish.Please bring back the "old look" and please ask Rosemary Wells to write more books to be illustrated as they used to be.Thanks.

If McDuff can learn to understand French, then maybe your young reader can too
For some reason I am having problems finding a list that puts the McDuff books in order.I know that "McDuff Moves In" was the first book in the series, written by Rosemary Wells and illustrated by Susan Jeffers.I thougth that "McDuff Goes to School" might be the second book in the series because once Fred and Lucy (not Ricky and Ethel) let this cute little white-haired dog into their lives I figured that sending him to obedience school was the logical next step.But "McDuff Goes to School" was published in 2001 and that puts it after "McDuff Comes Home," "McDuff and the Baby," and "McDuff's New Friend."That involved a bit of on-line research, but the fact that there was a baby in the house was a big clue that this adventure took place after "McDuff and the Baby" at least.Where "McDuff Saves teh Day" and "McDuff's Wild Romp" fit into the chronology is not yet clear to me, but I will work on it.
Great if you speak French - disappointment otherwise
We have three of the books in this series and love them, but were very disappointed with this book.Yes the illustration are beautiful as with the other books, but about half the text is in French. I'm sure that's great if you speak French but its miserable for those of us who don't. German or Italian would have been fine but I couldn't even stumble through the French and the story was mostly lost as a result. ... Read more

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McDuff books
I have collected each book as it was published. I love the stories, and especially the illustrations, which seem to be done with real Westies as models because the expressions and body positions are so true to life.

McDuff's Wild Romp
A little disappointed, as I don't think it's of the same quality as the other McDuff books.Still fun read for kids, however!

Another Winner!!
This is one of the cutest stories yet in McDuff`s ongoing adventures. I love the whole McDuff series. I have them all and I read them to my little grandaughter. If you don`t know McDuff yet, you are in for a treat. I recommend this book highly.
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You have got to be kidding me.
Maybe the other reviews were written by people with dogs rather than children, but here is the moral of this story for older siblings who resent a new baby: "Quit eating, and everything will go back to the way it was before the baby was born."
McDuff is so cute!
These little books are such a joy. The illustrations are so cute, and the stories a endearing. I love reading these to my little guys!

McDuff a Family Favorite
My one-year-old daughter loves McDuff.The illustrations are what really make this book stand out.They convey a sense of humor that even adults can enjoy - we love when McDuff gives the baby squinty looks!We readevery night but McDuff and the Baby is the only book that she will sit allthe way through - smiling at every page. We look forward to more McDuffbooks! ... Read more

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McDuff books
I bought this book not knowing that it was the same as one I already had, with only the title changed. Big disappointment, but the book itself, in its previous incarnation, was lovely.

One of my 2 3/4year old's favorites this Christmas
This is the only McDuff book we own, so it wasn't a duplicate for us.My son, who loves books (we must have over a hundred, easily), but who usually prefers books about vehicles, really enjoyed this one.He loves to say "McDuff says WOOF!" and probably prefers this and Hondo and Fabian as his two most-loved dog stories.

True to Westie form
My sister and her family had a lovable Westie that graced our lives for over 16 years.The pictures in this McDuff book reminded me of the many Christmases that "Bubba" was part of our lives. ... Read more

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McDuff is not a Yorkshire
I just wanted to point out that the synopsis of this book says that McDuff is a Yorkshire. He is clearly a West Highland White Terrier ("Westie"). Whatever you call him, though, McDuff's stories are wonderful.

Ashley LOVED this Rosemary Wells book!
My name is Ashley.My class has been reading a lot of books by Rosemary Wells and McDUFF COMES HOME is my favorite book.I loved the part in the book when McDuff went over the fence and saw a rabbit.It was so cute!

...LOVED this Rosemary Wells book!
I am a 2nd grader...I have been reading books by RosemaryWells.My favorite book is McDUFF COMES HOME.I loved the part in the book when McDuff went over the fence and saw a rabbit. ... Read more

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Adorable!
I love that they've combined 4 of the McDuff stories under one cover.This is a great gift for a child who does not have any McDuff books.The illustrations are gorgeous and right on the mark as far as capturing the Westie personality.My children love the McDuff tales almost as much as they love their own Westie, Auggie.

Really fun
The McDuff stories are so much fun. The illustrations are so unique and rich. My 6 year old daughter really loves to read these books. Not only are they about a really adorable dog, but they are fun to read, too. After your second or 3rd McDuff story, you really get attached to this dog! We're on a mission to collect all the McDuff stories, so this is a great book to start with!

Absolutely the CUTEST children's book ever!
As the owner of an adorable Westie puppy, I couldn't resist this book.Even tho' I'm an adult, I enjoyed this book immensely, because of the cute little stories and the incredibly cute Westie drawings.I could be a little biased (that could be my little Katie!), but I think it's the cutest children's book I've ever seen!It's quite obvious the author & artist are Westie owners, and they've put their experiences to good use! ... Read more

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Daughter loves this book.
With all due respect to the previous reviewer, this book was great for my daughter. I agree that some children might have trouble pulling the tabs, but then, some children have trouble resisting the temptation to eat bugs - what can you do? My little one really enjoyed this book as she tore it to smithereens. A bunny here, McDuff there, a tree - whoops! Soon, we were down to a few remaining flaps and the fixed images, but she still loves the thing. Now, this could be indicative of some sort of cognitive dementia, but I think she is just having fun. I am now ordering her another copy. Perhaps now that she is rapidly approaching one year of age, she will have the maturity and forethought not to rend McDuff from the pages. Or not.

disappointed - simple prose with difficult tabs
My 4 year old son and 1 1/2 year old daughter are McDuff fans, but I bought this book for my daughter. While the prose is age-appropriate for her, manipulating the tabs is too difficult for her. At first, she wanted to pull on McDuff or the bunny, but when I showed her she had to pull the tab, she tried that and couldn't do it. My son has trouble with about half the tabs in the book, but the prose is far too simple for him. He knows it's a baby book.Read more

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A Dog's Dog!
(Note: This review refers to the 1997 hardcover edition written by Ms. Wells and illustrated by Ms. Jeffers.)
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Adorable dog saves Christmas
I love the McDuff books for their artwork, and the 1950s setting.This charming story has Lucy and Fred slightly exasperated with McDuff's constant woofs to go outside during the night on Christmas Eve; however, they patiently let him out each time and he finally discovers Santa in the garage looking for the snowshovel -- which Fred has been using to dig "dog tunnels."My favorite picture is that of McDuff looking into his Christmas package to discover a little black kitten -- his new friend.You can only see part of the kitten, but the expression and attitude are true to those of an apprehensive little cat hoping she will be welcomed.If you like McDuff, I think you'll love this book.

Keeps them in suspense...
My son, age 3, loves this book.The nighttime setting and wait for Santa gives it suspense, and McDuff's ventures out into the snow make for a very vivid read!It's his favorite McDuff story, along with McDuff Comes Home.

Kaitlynd, Roger, and Lindsay LOVED this book!
We are 2nd graders.Our names are Kaitlynd, Roger, and Lindsay.We have been reading books by Rosemary Wells.Our favorite book is McDUFF's NEW FRIEND.Kaitlynd liked the part when it was snowing.It makes her happywhen it snows.Roger liked this book because the dog gets a kitten for aChristmas present.Lindsay liked the part at the end of the story whenMcDuff got the kitten.It made her happy when McDuff got a friend. ... Read more

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