E-book
The boy who ate dog biscuits
Record details
- ISBN: 9780307834553 (electronic bk.)
- ISBN: 0307834557 (electronic bk.)
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Physical Description:
electronic resource
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1 online resource. - Publisher: New York : Random House, ©1989.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Electronic book. |
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| Subject: | Infants -- Juvenile fiction Brothers and sisters -- Juvenile fiction Babies -- Fiction Brothers and sisters -- Fiction Brothers and sisters Infants |
| Genre: | Electronic books. Fiction. Juvenile works. |
Electronic resources
- Horn Book Guide Reviews : Horn Book Guide Reviews 2006 Spring
Billy would rather have a dog than a new baby sister. Once Billy's grandfather teaches him about helping with the baby, Billy's parents agree that he is responsible enough for a dog, too. This pleasant, short chapter book has a fast plot, realistic situations, and enough expressive illustrations to satisfy the inten?ed audience. Copyright 2006 Horn Book Guide Reviews. - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 1989 February
Gr 2-4-- A disjointed story about the summer days of a soon-to-be-third-grader who wants a dog. Plot development is fragmented and illogical at times. The inconsistent characterization of the parents sends mixed messages about their son, whom they think needs improvement before he is allowed to have a pet. Billy is a likable, regular kid, and one whom other kids would like to know. His parents call him ``irresponsible,'' but all summer they have trusted him to walk blocks, cross at the light, and spend his free time with the local veterinarian, exercising her strays. When Billy's grandfather comes to visit, he see the responsible side of his grandson, and Billy's favorite stray is brought home to him. Young readers may accept the parental incongruities as normal, but the book is unnecessary in most library collections. --Ellen Dibner, East School, Long Beach, NY Copyright 1989 Cahners Business Information.
