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jmshirtz's review
2.0
Any story that encourages facing your fears and making friends is usually a hit for me. However, I was deeply disturbed by one dog grabbing another with its mouth and shaking it! As soon as I saw it I flipped the page as fast as I could because that would FREAK OUT my kid. So, definitely not my favorite dog book.
shayemiller's review
4.0
Told in graphic novel style, Rosie is a “good dog” who lives with George. One day they go to the dog park and she is overwhelmed by so many other dogs, so she keeps her distance until she realizes one of the dogs needs her help. In the end, we discover how three very different dogs become friends. Definitely clever and humorous — this one will be a great one for first day of school or any time a child is heading into a large group of other children. The illustrations are very done in watercolor and are soft, sweet, and appear very realistic in some places.
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libscote's review
4.0
As usual, DiCamillo is excellent at writing a story that will emotionally connect with readers. Bliss's illustrations look practically photographic in some areas, and more cartoon-y in others. A great introductory reading story about making friends.
hemdamoses's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
tashrow's review against another edition
5.0
Rosie is a dog who lives with George. She gets lonely without any other dogs to play with. Still, George takes her on walks and that makes her less lonely. When George sees a dog in the clouds in the sky one day, he is inspired to take Rosie to the dog park. There are lots of dogs there, but Rosie isn’t sure how to make friends. She doesn’t like big Maurice who is too loud. She also doesn’t like Fifi with her sparkly collar and jumping around. But when Maurice plays too roughly with Fifi, Rosie knows just what to do. Soon all three dogs are learning to make friends and play together.
As always, DiCamillo’s storytelling is skilled and warm. She introduces us to a new heroine here, a little friendly dog who is just not quite sure how to make friends yet. Children will relate to the struggles to make new friends on a playground. The two very different dogs that Rosie meets are also a pleasure. One bumbling in his enthusiasm and the other yipping around for attention. Rosie remains firmly a dog throughout the story, not becoming overly anthropomorphized along the way.
The illustrations by Bliss give the book the feel of a graphic novel. They are multi framed and yet the dialogue is not in speech bubbles, so this is a mashup of a chapter book and a graphic novel that is very successful. It is partly the illustrations that keep Rosie firmly a dog. They are realistic and lush, the sort of illustrations that make you want to reach out and pet the dogs on the page.
A dog-gone good chapter book with graphic novel appeal. Appropriate for ages 5-7.
As always, DiCamillo’s storytelling is skilled and warm. She introduces us to a new heroine here, a little friendly dog who is just not quite sure how to make friends yet. Children will relate to the struggles to make new friends on a playground. The two very different dogs that Rosie meets are also a pleasure. One bumbling in his enthusiasm and the other yipping around for attention. Rosie remains firmly a dog throughout the story, not becoming overly anthropomorphized along the way.
The illustrations by Bliss give the book the feel of a graphic novel. They are multi framed and yet the dialogue is not in speech bubbles, so this is a mashup of a chapter book and a graphic novel that is very successful. It is partly the illustrations that keep Rosie firmly a dog. They are realistic and lush, the sort of illustrations that make you want to reach out and pet the dogs on the page.
A dog-gone good chapter book with graphic novel appeal. Appropriate for ages 5-7.
brona's review against another edition
4.0
Rosie is a good dog, but she's also a little shy and nervous about leaving the house. The park is a bit too busy and the other dogs too noisy and active.
This is the story of how Rosie overcomes her fears and embraces new friends. Charming and delightful with some slightly odd-ball moments. Good Rosie! is a picture book designed as an early graphic novel with nine short chapters.
This is the story of how Rosie overcomes her fears and embraces new friends. Charming and delightful with some slightly odd-ball moments. Good Rosie! is a picture book designed as an early graphic novel with nine short chapters.
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