Scruff
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‘A charmingly funny and unique picture book story that is sure to charm dog-mad little ones and their parents’.
–Midwest Book Reviews
‘This super fun, bold and scribbly book about dogs and their owners is a lovely one for young ones and even older babies who will like the bold lines and contrast of the drawings’. –BookTrust
‘This dual benefit of friendship is lovely to witness: explaining to children that friends should be equal partners is an important message to come from this book’.
–The Value’s Bookshelf
‘Alice Bowsher’s bold, free line work is pleasingly spontaneous looking, and her simple characters have life and verve (especially the dogs)’. –The AOI
‘Nourishing and hilarious twenty minutes’.
–School Reading List
What came first – dogs that look like their owners or owners that look like their dogs?
I wanted a dog… This one was perfect! Nobody wanted him because he looked scruffy…. but I’m a scruffy guy so that suited me just fine. After picking out the scruffiest dog at the pound, the narrator is surprised to find that Scruff isn’t what he initially seemed. He doesn’t want to catch sticks… or roll in the mud or swim in the pond. What could be the problem? It turns out that Scruff just loves being pampered! So the narrator goes along with it. They wash, brush, trim and polish together, until they are anything but scruffy! In their newly groomed state they go to the dog show… but have they done enough to win…? A funny story that is sure to charm dog-mad little ones and their parents.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Cicada Books; Illustrated edition (October 6, 2020)
Language : English
Hardcover : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 1908714786
ISBN-13 : 978-1908714787
Reading age : 3 – 7 years
Lexile measure : 350L
Grade level : Preschool and up
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 9.06 x 0.39 x 8.27 inches
Kailey Bradley –
Silly and Fun
Scruff is a scruffy dog, and his owner is scruffy too. But Scruff likes to be polished and pampered and clean. So Scruff’s owner gets polished and clean too. But is it enough for them to win a prize at the dog show with all the fancy dogs?This book is adorable! It is told in a few comical words, and the writing is just perfect for little readers. The story is engaging and fun!The illustrations really add a lot to the story! I like the art style with thick lines and bright colors. It is sure to capture the attention of little kids. Each scene is clean and simple without a lot of clutter on the page, and I like that.Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
Amazon Customer –
Now bought 2 copies! A great story about a dog and its owner, great for kids (and adults too!) the illustrations are awesome!