Dog vs. Strawberry
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- $10.99
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
A dog and a strawberry find themselves nose to stem in this hilarious picture book that's perfect for dog lovers. An epic battle ensues—who will come out on top?
Welcome to the Greatest Race of All Time!
Give it up for our reigning champion, the one-and-only DOG!
And let’s have a hand for her opponent: the formidable STRAW-BER-RYYYY!
When Dog is handed a strawberry from the fruit bowl, she sizes it up, dances around it, and decides she is going to race the Strawberry--and win. She dashes left, then right, then--oh!-- over the couch in an attempt to outrun her opponent. Strawberry doesn't move, but that doesn't stop Dog from continuing the race. Eventually, it's neck-and-neck... until mom walks in to see what the fuss is about, and SPLAT!
Kids everywhere will recognize the rivalry at play here, and will laugh-out-loud at the bright, expressive illustrations and ridiculous scenarios from the award-winning creators of Cat Dog Dog.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The previous collaborators (Cat Dog Dog) reteam for this enthusiastic love letter to instantly recognizable canine behavior that's wrapped in a laugh-out-loud sportscast spoof. Dog has been given a plump red strawberry treat by her human, who's portrayed with brown skin and seen only from the waist down. A breathless, unseen narrator materializes ("Welcome to the greatest race of all time!") as Dog launches a battle of wills with the fruit, immediately zooming away from Strawberry and tearing around the house in what Buchet's narrator proclaims is "a strong start," while Strawberry's lack of movement is deemed "gorgeous focus." Even if young readers don't get all of the heightened language, it makes for a hilarious counterpoint to the comically destructive action unfolding in ink and digitally colored illustrations. As Dog displays "incredible moves.... Unbelievable" and even goes down for a nap, it's clear that Zuill has unleashed her considerable talents to great effect, creating a cinematic sense of silliness and a winning protagonist whose roly-poly physique, boopable snout, and operatic eyes convey equal parts cunning competitor and genial goofball. Ages 4–8. Agent (for author and illustrator): Erzsi Deak, Hen&ink Literary.
