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A review by backonthealex
Good Rosie! by Kate DiCamillo
5.0
In this graphic chapter book perfect for early readers, a lonely little terrier named Rosie lives with elderly George. One day, George tells her they are going to try something new. Sure enough, it's off to the new dog park. But as lonely as Rosie is, she doesn't like the dog park, there are just too many strange dogs. When a big St. Bernard named Maurice and a small yappy dog named Fifi want to play with her, Rosie wants none of it. But when Maurice begins to play roughly with Fifi as though she were his toy bunny, Rosie knows just what to do. But can the three dogs become friends?
This is a great book for kids who are afraid of trying new situations that involve meeting new kids and/or those kids who may have difficulties making friends. DiCamillo's gentle episodic text is nicely supported by Bliss' charming watercolor illustrations. I think the graphic format serves as a great introduction to that format. My young readers loved this format, the story, the illustrations, and now, they all want a dog just like Rosie.
This is a great book for kids who are afraid of trying new situations that involve meeting new kids and/or those kids who may have difficulties making friends. DiCamillo's gentle episodic text is nicely supported by Bliss' charming watercolor illustrations. I think the graphic format serves as a great introduction to that format. My young readers loved this format, the story, the illustrations, and now, they all want a dog just like Rosie.