May 24, 2013

Perfect Picture Book Friday - The Complete Adventures Of Big Dog And Little Dog

Woo-hoo!  It's Perfect Picture Book Friday!

I'm sure you'll all be thrilled to know that I'm in a mad rush today, which means I shall attempt brevity (stop laughing - I can hear you!), which means a quicker than usual read for you :)


Title: The Complete Adventures Of Big Dog And Little Dog
Written & Illustrated By: Dav Pilkey
Harcourt, June 2003, Fiction

Suitable For Ages: publisher says 4-8, I'd say 3-6

Themes/Topics: friendship, humor

Opening: "Big Dog and Little Dog are hungry.  Big Dog and Little Dog want food."

Brief Synopsis: (from the jacket) "Big Dog is ready for some fun!  Little Dog is ready too.  Join these irresistible puppy pals on five zippy adventures, together for the first time in one cozy picture book collection."

Links To Resources: activities to help teach opposites, opposites worksheets, friendship activities

Why I Like This Book: You may be familiar with Dav Pilkey from The Stupids or Captain Underpants.  This is a different side of him - simple and sweet with gentle humor.  These two dog friends do everything together (including get in trouble!) and always look out for each other.  These five stories were originally published separately but are now all together in one book which gives them the feel of George And Martha or Frog And Toad, but with a lot less text.  Simple and fun, I know from experience that these stories appeal to very young readers.  And also, as many of you may have figured out, I like dogs :)

For the complete list of books with resources, please visit Perfect Picture Books.

So there you have it!  Wasn't that the shortest post ever?

Oh, except, due to a blog comment yesterday I'm all worried about my comment system.  I'm going to try replying differently.  I would be EXTREMELY grateful if you guys could let me know if you're receiving my replies to your inbox or not today!

Have a great, safe and happy Memorial Day weekend, everyone!  And PPBF bloggers, please be sure to leave your post-specific link on the list below so we can all come see what you have to share! :)


44 comments:

  1. AndreaMay 24, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    I have read these ones many times! My daughter used o love them. Especially the one where they ate the sofa!

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  2. Susanna Leonard HillMay 24, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    Oh, I know! I love that one :) And I love the picture where Bog Dog and Little Dog are lonely sleeping alone so they both get in Little Dog's teeny bed :)


























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    I have read these ones many times! My daughter used o love them. Especially the one where they ate the sofa! 5:38 a.m., Friday May 24










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  3. This Kid Reviews BksMay 24, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    Wow. That WAS short. Wow.

    I LOVE the cover! It is pretty funny! I love Dav Pilkey's books! I really liked Cat Kong and Dogzilla!

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  4. Susanna Leonard HillMay 24, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Oh, yeah! I forgot about them. I've actually never read Cat Kong - I'll have to remedy that :)

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  5. CatherineMay 24, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    How cute and what a change from Captain Underpants. I love few words too, so I'll look out for this. Thanks, Susanna!

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  6. Susanna Leonard HillMay 24, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    You're welcome! I hope you like it :) It's very cute and simple :)

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  7. patientdreamerMay 24, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    haha.... amazing this is so short and no cake either :( lol. Love your cute choice today. Looks so sweet. Think I will check this one out just so I can read up on their adventures. Thanks Susanna! (ps.. I still get a buzz when I see "your link has been accepted" or something like that :))

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  8. Wendy GreenleyMay 24, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Good doggy choice, Susanna! And yes, I get your replies in my email inbox (but you should know since I sometimes can't restrain myself from further discourse and so am one of the 2200 messages you had to delete this week!)

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  9. Jarmila V. Del BoccioMay 24, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    I love the George and Martha books, so I know I would enjoy this one. I'll be on the lookout for it. . . How fun!

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  10. Linda BoydenMay 24, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Been a fan of Dav since The Halloweener Dog and Cat Kong etc. This looks so appealing. Thanks for sharing, Susanna!

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  11. theresamilsteinMay 24, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    I agree it sounds like the book is for ages 3-6 based on the excerpt. Sounds cute!

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  12. Susanna Leonard HillMay 24, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    I'm glad you like today's selection :) And I thought you probably had been getting my replies in your inbox, but I want to know if you get this one which I'm sending a different way... I don't think it's going to work...

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  13. Susanna Leonard HillMay 24, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    P.S. I love the further discourse - that's what makes blogging fun :)

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  14. Susanna Leonard HillMay 24, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    I hope you like it! :) Will you let me know if you get this reply?

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  15. pennyklostermannMay 24, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    This book sounds like a great one for the classroom! Kids would love those opposite worksheets! I do not get all comments. Just your replies to my comment, which is exactly perfect! I will let you know if I get today's reply.

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  16. Laura AnneMay 24, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Well, my dog has demanded I find this book at our library! (She was reading over my shoulder.) I've been rec'vg an email from you whenever you reply to my comments. HOWEVER---when I tried to comment today it wouldn't let me do it the way I always have. It said my email was already in use by someone else. When I tried signing in through Disqus it wouldn't accept me :( So I finally signed in with my gmail account. ??? Hope you have a grand weekend. We have a parade and a carnival at our church to participate in - it will be a busy one.

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  17. Jarmila V. Del BoccioMay 24, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    I got it, Susanna!!

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  18. Patricia TiltonMay 24, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    This is a cute book. Like the theme about best friends and trouble. Very different from Captain Underpants. Like your activities.

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  19. RosiMay 24, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Sounds like a very cute book. I do get your posts in my email and your comment responses as well.

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  20. GenevieveMay 24, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Cupcake is 2 paws up on this one. Plus I LOVE The Stupids. Hilarious!

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  21. RhythmMay 24, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    haha! Dog Week! Excellent! I've not seen these Big and Little Dog books before. But I like Dav Pilkey. He did Dogzilla! I'll have to check this one out! Thanks for sharing!

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  22. Teresa RobesonMay 24, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    Hah! For once, I know (and adore) a PPBF book! ;) My kids are intimately familiar with Captain Underpants (I won't tell you what our secret identity names are...*groan*) but before they fell under the spell of CU, we were all HUUUUGE fans of the sweeter (or at least the more endearing, and not so potty-entrenched) side of Dav Pilkey via all his wonderful Dragon books. :) Like some other commenters, I also loved his Kat Kong, Dogzilla, Halloweiner, etc. books. He's the insane brother I wish I had. LOL!


    Have a fabulous Friday, Susanna!

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  23. mike allegraMay 24, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    Hm. Can I accept Pilkey without the poop jokes?



    I just don't know...

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  24. Belinda BrockMay 24, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    a short comment for your short post: book looks appealing—agree that younger ones can enjoy it.

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  25. Susanna Leonard HillMay 24, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    Oh, hurray! Thanks so much for letting me know! :)

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  26. Susanna Leonard HillMay 24, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Glad you like it :)

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  27. Susanna Leonard HillMay 24, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    They rip a sofa apart. Does that help? :)



























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  28. Joanne RobertsMay 25, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    I would never have looked for this type of book from Dav Pilkey, Thanks for posting this. I just hope my library has it.

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  29. Susanna Leonard HillMay 26, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Hope you like it :)

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  30. Susanna Leonard HillMay 26, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    It is a bit different than his usual fare - very cute and sweet for the little ones!

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  31. Susanna Leonard HillMay 26, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    I really enjoy all his work - he has a great sense of humor and knows what appeals to kids. So funny - I had a lab partner in college whose name was Dave Pilkey :)

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  32. Susanna Leonard HillMay 26, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    I know... I guess I've been on a bit of a dog theme lately :) All for you, Rhythm, all for you :)


























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    haha! Dog Week! Excellent! I've not seen these Big and Little Dog books before. But I like Dav Pilkey. He did Dogzilla! I'll have to check this one out! Thanks for sharing! 2:33 p.m., Friday May 24










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  33. Susanna Leonard HillMay 26, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    I can't believe someone else knows The Stupids! They've been a favorite in our house for years! :)

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  34. Susanna Leonard HillMay 26, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    I think you're right - I might change it. It really is best for the little ones!

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  35. Susanna Leonard HillMay 26, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    Glad you like the book, Rosi, and thanks so much for letting me know about the comments!



























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    Sounds like a very cute book. I do get your posts in my email and your comment responses as well. noon, Friday May 24










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  36. Susanna Leonard HillMay 26, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    Thanks, Pat! :)




























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    This is a cute book. Like the theme about best friends and trouble. Very different from Captain Underpants. Like your activities. 11:59 a.m., Friday May 24










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  37. Susanna Leonard HillMay 26, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    ACK! It's always something with these comments. I wish they would just work! Thanks for going all out to figure out how to comment, Laura! :)

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  38. Susanna Leonard HillMay 26, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    I'm anxious to know if you get this one, Penny, because I'm trying replying a different way!

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  39. Susanna Leonard HillMay 26, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    I think Julie might be right that 2-5 is even more appropriate - it's a young one! :)

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  40. Susanna Leonard HillMay 26, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Hope you like it Linda! :)

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  41. Ruth SchiffmannMay 26, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Gotta love a cute dog story =)

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  42. pennyklostermannMay 26, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    I got it!! :•)

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  43. Susanna Leonard HillMay 26, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Oh, yay! This is a whole new flavor of awesome! :)

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  44. Susanna Leonard HillMay 26, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    I agree whole-heartedly! :)

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