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geoffwood's review against another edition
Very strange book and hard to give a star rating to. Whiplash-inducing tonal shifts as it ping-pongs from powerfully maudlin 'abused dog' material to slapstick and silly wordplay back to endangered dog. I lol'd and I had fun with the diction of it but I would easily imagine a child being distressed by the dog's situation. Art is also really good.
ogreart's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first book I remember reading and loving and rereading over and over. It is probably not the first book I read, but it shines in my memory.
zachbrumaire's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
a truely harrowing dystopia
d_iris's review against another edition
4.0
I grew up with this book, so I love it. I read it to my niblings all the time and they love it. It's kind of a messed up story though. A dog who is ridiculed for not being able to dig, then shamed for when he over does it. Then finally worked like a dog (forgive the pun) at the end. So not a really very valuable book in terms of its life lessons, but still a fun read all around. 4 stars.
bronwynmb's review against another edition
4.0
This was really cute. My son asked for it specifically. :) It ends a bit abruptly and some of the rhymes are iffy, but it’s fun.
laurla's review against another edition
a very cute book about a dog from a shelter who doesn't know how to dig, but when he figures it out he goes into overdrive.
janekelley's review against another edition
5.0
An emergent reader that models redemption and forgiveness in a kid-friendly way.
heypretty52's review against another edition
5.0
After rereading this twice in the past few days, I recall distinctly why this was my absolute favorite beginning reader book as a child. The touching tale of a pet store dog who finds a home but doesn't know how to "dog," The Digging-est Dog explores what it means to have a family, how it can sometimes be taxing to try to fit in, and why friends are always important. I wish I could read this to a classroom full of young minds.
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