Reviews (6)

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

Subjects:  1. Animals - Dogs    2. Animals - Pets    3. Children's Books/All Ages    4. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    5. Children: Kindergarten    6. Dogs    7. Fiction    8. General    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. School & Education    11. Terriers    12. Training    13. West Highland white terrier    14. Children's and Educational    15. 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

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. Social Issues - General    11. Terriers    12. West Highland white terrier    13. Juvenile Fiction / General    14. Picture books   

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Every Dog Owner Needs It!
I'm told this book is no longer in print and I am SO sad!It's the best book to read your child if you are a dog owner.The dog is muddy, slobbery, sneaky and stinky.Yet the little boy who is describing his dog is in complete adoration of him.Typical!All the things the dog does that are wrong don't matter since the boy loves his dog.
One Really Great Dog.....
As our young narrator tells us at the beginning, "I've got a dog." And with that one little sentence, this proud owner is off and running, as he describes his wonderful pet in detail. He's a red dog, a big red dog and he's happy and muddy and smart. He's bouncy and slobbery and sometimes very sneaky. And he's stinky, "the most stinky dog I've ever met!"But most of all, we're told on the last page, "That's him!/That's my dog!/Isn't he a great dog!"..... Using color, changing type sizes, creative spacing, motion and energy, Rick Walton and Julia Gorton have authored an innovative and inventive little book about adjectives. The simple text builds on itself with each page turn until it practically explodes off the page, and is complemented by Ms Gorton's bold and expressive artwork as she uses the descriptive language to draw boy and dog. Perfect for pre-schoolers and emerging readers, That's My Dog is a little treasure of a book and a story kids will want to enjoy again and again. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Dogs    2. Animals - Pets    3. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    4. Children: Preschool    5. Dogs    6. Fiction    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Pets    9. Readers - Beginner   

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Fun and funny, glug, glug, fish...
Goldfish are not exactly exciting, and the boy in this story had dreamt of a different pet:"One who could run and catch. Or one who could climb trees and chase strings."
Adorable!
Not Norman:A Goldfish Story is a lovely story about a little boy who really wants a more interactive pet.Instead, he gets a pet that is always there for him, is always attentive and is always awake!!!!Unconditional love!This is a fun read for kids and it has clear concise pictures for children to enjoy!!!Great book! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Fishes    2. Animals - Pets    3. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    5. Children: Kindergarten    6. Fiction    7. Friendship    8. Goldfish    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Pets    11. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Pets   

Reviews (5)

AN ORIGINAL

Ruby and Bubbles
This is a beautiful and delightful book.We like it so much that we are ordering more for gifts.My daughter recommends it to anyone who loves birds, and I recommend it to anyone who loves kids.This will be one of our classic children's books.

Buy this book because you will have as much fun reading it as the kids will listening to it!
This is a fun book about a little girl who has quite a colorful and busy life.Two of her "friends" are always criticizing her and her bird.
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Subjects:  1. Animals - Birds    2. Animals - Pets    3. Birds    4. Bullies    5. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General    6. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    7. Children: Grades 1-2    8. Children: Kindergarten    9. Fiction    10. Friendship    11. Juvenile Fiction    12. Pets    13. Preschool Picture Story Books    14. Social Issues - Friendship    15. Social Situations - Friendship    16. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Friendship   

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funny book
wow, what can i say about this book?? how about absolutely amazing?? this book is truly a book to read to your own kids, or to little ones. it is full of cute picuters,and it will make the kids laugh
Simply amazing
I really liked this book, and it has been a classic with me since i have been growing up. It was always a pleasure to read, espicially for those of u who like dogs. It goes along with the movie, and it is funny and charming at the same time.

101 Dalmatians by Myriah Rangel
This book is about two dogs, that get there puppies stolen.They are dalmatians with black dots on white fur.Cruella De Vil wanted to make coats out of them, so sent two guys to steal them, and they did that.They got taken to a house of a whole bunch of other dalmatians.The dogs howled and spread the news, and a dog named Colonel was right on the job and rescued the puppies.The two dogs ended up with 101 Dalmatians. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure    2. Action & Adventure - General    3. Animals - Dogs    4. Animals - Pets    5. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    6. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    7. Children: Kindergarten    8. Dalmatian dog    9. Dogs    10. Fiction    11. Juvenile Fiction    12. Movie Tie - In    13. Preschool Picture Story Books    14. Juvenile Fiction / Movie or Television Tie-In   

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A favorite book for every child.
This is a very imaginative and beautiful tale. I really thank the author for writing this adorable and tender story in poem.It explores the beauty of nature and to emphasize the prettiest things in life like having a friend. I would love to have a dog too, like Francisco does. But I cannot have one because I live in an apartment and I do not have patio so he would run around. I felt identified with Francisco and his urgency to have a pet. This was also very funny reading about the little prairie dog's thoughts towards Francisco, because he sees Francisco as a pet. For "Amigo" it is very funny to hear how humans talk. I think this book would be a favorite book for a child.

One of the best books ever
My 7-year-old son has loved this book since it was first read to him at age 3. It is beautifully written -- a real pleasure to read aloud! -- and its message is wonderful: one can live with, respect and love Nature'screatures without having to own them! Garth Williams' illustrations areterrific, too, of course. Like the other reviewer, reading this book cancause me to cry, especially as I near its lovely ending. Get this book andtake the time to read it to an attentive child. And check out Baylor'sother titles; she's got the right idea.

Not a dry eye in the house!!!
I read this book to both of my children and remember barely being able tokeep from crying.It is truly a wonderful, heart warming story of a poorMexican boy whose only pet was a praire dog. It is written in simple andpoetic verse.If this book doesn't make your children think about thebeautifully simple pleasures of life then nothing will. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Pets    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Fiction    5. People & Places - United States - Hispanic/Latino    6. Pets    7. Prairie dogs    8. Stories in rhyme    9. Juvenile Fiction / Ethnic / Hispanic & Latino   

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Wonderful Book
My son and I love this book! The illustrations are beautiful and wonderfully detailed. This book is on regular rotation in our Bedtime story book collection. Tracks, tracks everywhere but who are the animals who make?
This was an excellent book! The illustrations are bright and beautiful coupled with a magnificant story. Each set of footprints are shown in their natural environment and they are accompanied by a full page of clues that start hard and get easier before you are shown the animal that the clues are about. Here is an example. "I need to run fast because many animals hunt my kind. I will zig-zag to make it hard to catch me, then dash into the bushes to escape". Then there are more clues until finally the last clue is "My white, puffy tail is another clue to who I am." Of course by reading the clues you start to figure out by this time that you are talking about a Rabbit. This book really helped me to understand more about the eco-system I am surrounded by. When we go outside I am more observant and can even share show some of the tracks I learned to my sisters, Merlyn and Shirley. Be sure to get this book! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    3. Children: Grades 2-3    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Nature - General    6. Reference - General    7. Family & Relationships / General    8. Juvenile Nonfiction / Nature / General    9. Natural history & pets   

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Review by Abigail P.S. 39 and Khaled P.S. 39
If you think you're too old to do kid stuff, then read Mr. Putter and Tabby Fly the Plane by Cynthia Rylant.You'll learn you are never too old.
It's a beautiful book, that my kid's love !
This book is a great children's book, as our ALL in this series. It is the one series that myself and my two children always look for onour bookmobile that visits us every week in town. They simply are greatstories, that really leave you with a good feeling inside. You can reallysee the love in the stories. Excellent book for beginning readers
The flowing language and engaging text and illustrations encouraged my 6 year old son to try to read this "all by himself".Unlike many "early reader" books, the language is not awkward, and therepetitions are very natural.A pleasure. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Animals - Pets    3. Cats    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 2-3    6. Fiction    7. Humorous Stories    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Old age    10. Readers - Beginner    11. Rylant, Cynthia    12. Toys    13. Toys, Dolls, & Puppets    14. Juvenile Fiction / Readers / Chapter Books   

Reviews (3)

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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Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Animals - Cats    3. Animals - Dogs    4. Animals - Pets    5. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    6. Children: Kindergarten    7. Dogs    8. Fiction    9. Humorous Stories    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Preschool Picture Story Books    12. Terriers    13. Wells, Rosemary    14. West Highland white terrier    15. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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Editorial Review

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

Subjects:  1. Animals - Dogs    2. Animals - Pets    3. Children's Baby - Picturebooks    4. Children: Preschool    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Social Issues - Friendship    7. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Dogs   

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Good Book on Dog Training
This book might be old, but it is very helpful. I use it to train all my dogs and some of them are very well behaved. (It even works with stubborn breeds!). DTFK tells about housebreaking, obedience training, tricks, and problem solving. The methods work and the dogs like them. If you get a dog, please buy this book too. Read it cover to cover before you begin with your dog's training, though.

out of date techniques
The latest version of this book is from 1988 and the book uses lots of traditional, but largely out of date corrections that have been replaced in most obedience training circles with postitive training techniques.I have elected to return the book instead of having my niece learn these dog obedience techniques.

Awsome
This book has all u need to know from potty to exercise! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Dogs    2. Animals - Pets    3. Children's 9-12 - Animals/Pets    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    5. Dogs    6. Dogs - Breeds    7. Juvenile literature    8. Pets    9. Training    10. Leisure Interests, Hobbies & Sport    11. NATURAL HISTORY, COUNTRY LIFE & PETS    12. Pets / Dogs / Breeds   

Subjects:  1. Animals - Farm Animals    2. Animals - Pets    3. Animals - Pigs    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    5. Children: Kindergarten    6. Classics    7. Farm life    8. Fiction    9. Human-animal relationships    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Lifestyles - Farm Life & Ranch Life    12. Pigs    13. Preschool Picture Story Books    14. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    15. Social Issues - General    16. Juvenile Fiction / Classics   

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Reviews (6)

The Incredible Egg
I was immediately drawn to the beautiful artwork of this book. The cover page was so very descriptive. The illustrations throughout the book are wonderful and very little text is needed to complement the art of the pictures. On the discovery of the egg in the henhouse, George takes the egg to his bedroom to keep it warm and safe until it hatches, reading to the egg all the while. George seems to believe that the egg can hear his words and continues to read to the egg. On hatching George continues to read to the dragon before bed each night after training the dragon during the day in dragonly characteristics. Reading plays an important part in the book, and is a good example to be setting for young people enjoying this book. The storyline and most especially the beautiful illustrations make this a really fantastic book for the young adventurer. All that is needed is an imagination and a sense of adventure to enjoy this book.

beautiful illustrations and a fun story
The Egg has some of the most beautiful drawings I have seen in a modern children's book.Even I found myself caught up in them. Mystical Wings
In all the books I have read, there has only been a few that have captured my attention and actually held it. But I have found what I have come to call a books soul or in simpler terms a books meaning.Yes this book was probably written for a young person, to put them to sleep or to just keep them occupied.But to a dragon lover this book is much more. It is in a way a ticket to another world.A world in which the imagination can be free to explore the deepest and darkest corners of the universe without being restrained by reality. Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mythical    2. Animals - Pets    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Dragons    6. Eggs    7. Fiction    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    10. Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic   

Subjects:  1. Animals - Bears    2. Animals - General    3. Animals - Pets    4. Bears    5. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    6. Children: Grades 3-4    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. Polar bear   

Subjects:  1. Animals - Pets    2. Children: Kindergarten    3. Juvenile Nonfiction    4. Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Pets    5. Written and Illustrated by Gillian Lee Hutshing   

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Hideous!My 2nd grader is in tears over this stupid book
If you are of the mind that it is in a child's best interest to expose them to as much pain, loss and sadness at as young an age as possible . . .you will LOVE this book.The title, the cute illustrations -- including the adorable cover art -- and the easy reading level (I'd say grade 2) make it irresistable for youngsters.It's the CONTENT that makes it an awful choice.
Happy, Then Sad
In the beginning of the school year,I read this book.(I was in fourth grade) A book for dog lovers
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Subjects:  1. Animals - Dogs    2. Animals - Pets    3. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 2-3    6. Divorce    7. Dogs    8. Family - Marriage & Divorce    9. Fiction    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Dogs   

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A great book for anyone who likes nature and pets
I found this book very interesting and helpful.It told how to catch and keep insects and non-insects(like slugs and worms).It also told about the creature and it's behavior, as well as where it is found.
Bugs and MORE bugs !
If you had read "Pet Bugs: A Kid's Guide to Catching and Keeping Touchable Insects", you would notice how interesting, informative and how organised each chapter is. For those of you who read the first book and was hoping there was another, here it is ! "More Pet Bugs : A Kid's Guide to Catching and Keeping Insects and Other Small Creatures" introduces even more strange and slimy creatures that you can keep !Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Insects, Spiders, etc.    2. Animals - Pets    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 3-4    5. Insects as pets    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Juvenile literature    8. Pets    9. Farming & agricultural technology    10. Insects & spiders    11. Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Insects, Spiders, etc.