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notwithoutmybook's review against another edition
5.0
McDuff Moves In is an incredibly sweet book set in the 1930's, about an unwanted dog finding a new home and family. It's written in the style of a comic strip and the vintage illustrations are lovely. The story starts out quite sad, but thankfully there's a happy ending that really did make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Lucy's recipe for Easy Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding at the back of the book makes this classic children's story even more charming.
bookalorian's review against another edition
5.0
I thought the cover art of this book was lovely and that was the biggest factor for me in wanting to take a look.
This is the story of McDuff. He is a lonely pup that has been picked up by the dog catcher. A stroke of pure luck has him freed and he is roaming the streets looking for food and shelter. It's cold and rainy and he is so sad. Everywhere he goes, he is met with growls and shooing. Then he finds a house.....
Heroes Lucy and Fred bring him in from the cold and feed him. They see he is a stray by his tag and know they have to take him back to the pound...... But..... Their hearts won't let them let him go. They stay together! Finally
I am a huge sucker for bringing in strays. I advocate and foster dogs before adoption so this book was kind of wonderful for me. I loved the extras in the back too. I can really see this book being used by agencies who rescue dogs, to raise money for themselves by selling them.
I feel the age range being targeted is perfect and after reading it to my 4 year old, she told me that she would have given McDuff more sausages haha.
Two massive thumbs up from us here and the art work is quite stunning. The illustrator has some serious talent. I high recommend this book for emerging readers.
This is the story of McDuff. He is a lonely pup that has been picked up by the dog catcher. A stroke of pure luck has him freed and he is roaming the streets looking for food and shelter. It's cold and rainy and he is so sad. Everywhere he goes, he is met with growls and shooing. Then he finds a house.....
Heroes Lucy and Fred bring him in from the cold and feed him. They see he is a stray by his tag and know they have to take him back to the pound...... But..... Their hearts won't let them let him go. They stay together! Finally
I am a huge sucker for bringing in strays. I advocate and foster dogs before adoption so this book was kind of wonderful for me. I loved the extras in the back too. I can really see this book being used by agencies who rescue dogs, to raise money for themselves by selling them.
I feel the age range being targeted is perfect and after reading it to my 4 year old, she told me that she would have given McDuff more sausages haha.
Two massive thumbs up from us here and the art work is quite stunning. The illustrator has some serious talent. I high recommend this book for emerging readers.
betsycrawford's review against another edition
5.0
I could not possibly love this book more! It has everything children (and adults!) love in a story. This is a tale about McDuff, an orphaned puppy who finds the perfect home after a few adventures. It's the perfect bedtime or read-aloud for any teacher or parent. I am so happy there are still some picture books like this one still being published. I anxiously await the day when I can order a copy for myself to share with children I love.
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
4.0
I loved reading this book to my daughter when she was young, so I'm glad it has been reissued with a lovely new cover.
I love the illustrations, and the couple who adopt McDuff, but since my mother grew up in the Depression, I wonder about this well to do couple, with a nice car, and a nice house. What did they do for a living? Were they both working for the movie industry?
What seems odd that the two things that are included new, are a recipe for rice pudding, and the information on adoption. The odd thing, or perhaps the sad thing, is that it calls for vanilla beans, which are now very, very expensive, last time I looked. Several dollars a pod. I used to make vanilla ice cream, and stopped, when the price shot up.
Which is neither here nor there, as to whether you would enjoy this book.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
I love the illustrations, and the couple who adopt McDuff, but since my mother grew up in the Depression, I wonder about this well to do couple, with a nice car, and a nice house. What did they do for a living? Were they both working for the movie industry?
What seems odd that the two things that are included new, are a recipe for rice pudding, and the information on adoption. The odd thing, or perhaps the sad thing, is that it calls for vanilla beans, which are now very, very expensive, last time I looked. Several dollars a pod. I used to make vanilla ice cream, and stopped, when the price shot up.
Which is neither here nor there, as to whether you would enjoy this book.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
limonik's review against another edition
4.0
Amazing illustrations and a heartwarming story for kids. I absolutely adored the illustrations, they did not follow the soulless new styles, they are classy and cozy. The story follows a dog looking for a home and family. You could really see the emotions on the illustrations. Fantastic edition!
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
3.0
A simple story about a dog's journey to find a home. Heartwarming and enduring.
The narration is very simple, but it is a cute story.
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The narration is very simple, but it is a cute story.
For more reviews, check out my blog Craft-Cycle
fernandie's review against another edition
4.0
Note: I accessed digital review copies of this book through Edelweiss and NetGalley.
booksandflowers's review against another edition
4.0
Amazing illustrations and a heartwarming story for kids. I absolutely adored the illustrations, they did not follow the soulless new styles, they are classy and cozy. The story follows a dog looking for a home and family. You could really see the emotions on the illustrations. Fantastic edition!
scostner's review against another edition
4.0
For many of us, just saying the names Rosemary Wells and Susan Jeffers is enough to have us ordering a copy of the book. But for anyone who is not familiar with that creative duo and their work together on the McDuff books, here is a second chance to enter the world of 1930s America and a little Westie who goes from the back of the dogcatcher's truck to searching for a home. Readers will be anxiously waiting to see if one of the houses along the street will become a forever home - but hissing cats, growling dogs, and staring owls keep him moving from one yard to another. The young couple who take in McDuff surprise him with their welcome. "No one had ever asked him to come in. Everyone had always told him to go away.''
The illustrations are a trip to the past with the vehicles, clothing, and home decor. McDuff, of course, steals the scene each time. Whether he is looking forlornly up at the rain clouds, trotting alongside Lucy on the way to the kitchen, or shaking his coat dry after a "coconut herbal bath," he is irresistibly adorable. The final scene shows all of them asleep, with Lucy holding one of Fred's hands and Fred's other hand reaching down to hold McDuff's paw as he sleeps on a pillow beside the bed.
Back matter includes a special foreword from the author, a recipe for Lucy's Vanilla Rice Pudding, and a page of pet adoption resources.
Highly recommended for primary grade readers. Be prepared to head to the library or bookstore for more McDuff books once you have finished this one.
The illustrations are a trip to the past with the vehicles, clothing, and home decor. McDuff, of course, steals the scene each time. Whether he is looking forlornly up at the rain clouds, trotting alongside Lucy on the way to the kitchen, or shaking his coat dry after a "coconut herbal bath," he is irresistibly adorable. The final scene shows all of them asleep, with Lucy holding one of Fred's hands and Fred's other hand reaching down to hold McDuff's paw as he sleeps on a pillow beside the bed.
Back matter includes a special foreword from the author, a recipe for Lucy's Vanilla Rice Pudding, and a page of pet adoption resources.
Highly recommended for primary grade readers. Be prepared to head to the library or bookstore for more McDuff books once you have finished this one.
thebevinsclan's review against another edition
3.0
This was a cute story about adopting a homeless dog. I read it to my almost 11 month old son. The illustrations were cute and it was pretty accurate how many people find stray pups and have the intention of bringing them to the shelter but they end up keeping them. O would recommend this book to anyone who likes dogs and animal rescue.