Rosco vs. the Baby
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
In this adorable new picture book by Lindsay Ward, the classic rivalry between dog and new baby comes to vivid life as an overwhelmingly cute battle for their attention ensues.
Rosco the family dog is the heavyweight champion of 17 Parkwood Avenue—until a new baby comes home, and it’s on. Rosco vs. the Baby: Round 1.
Rosco does not like the new baby, and he is determined to maintain his place as “alpha” within the household. But Rosco has underestimated his opponent. This baby will not be tamed, will not step aside, unreasonably refuses to stand down and find another home.
Enough is enough! Rosco takes action. Baby retaliates. Two heavyweights. One house.
Rosco has met his match. But will they call a truce?
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Rosco the bulldog is "the heavyweight champ of 17 Parkwood Avenue," quick to unleash a cascade of barks whenever necessary. Then the new baby comes home, and Rosco finds himself knocked off his perch and locked in a war with a take-no-prisoners rival. Provocations, retaliations, and skirmishes between dog and baby ensue, which Ward (The Importance of Being 3) depicts mostly through spot vignettes, working in cut paper, watercolor, and pencil; a score-keeping teddy bear on each spread underscores just how high (and funny) the stakes are, while helping readers track who's winning. Children will also notice that as the baby matures, the relationship gradually shifts from one of bitter foes to worthy adversaries to best bros which is fortunate, because shortly thereafter, twins arrive. This genre of picture book often posits a baby who is eager to be friends, passively aggressive, or blissfully unaware of the pet's feelings. Ward's imagining of a very active war of wills "Two heavyweights. One house" is a fresh, clever twist, and one that should appeal to both singletons and newly-made siblings. Ages 4 8.
