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inkstndfngrs's review against another edition
3.0
Oh, those Grandmas... Their hearts are in the right place, but they never quite get it right the first try for their "cool" grandkids, do they? And when one of your grandkids is a dog...well, they're pickier than the human ones! A cute little story that has withstood the test of time. Another character that has stood out for almost 60 years and will continue to entertain for generations.
robotswithpersonality's review against another edition
Seems a little more pointless than the last two I read about Harry: plot seems to be style preference rather than perception check. Didn't like that the story didn't confront people laughing at someone for the clothing they wore or why a male didn't like a floral/feminine patterned garment. There's definitely some 1958 publication date gender stuff. I'm hoping there's a more relevant children's book version out there that would emphasize a being's right to choose what to wear, whether or not they liked roses, no matter how they identify. 🌹
mercedesjwood's review against another edition
2.0
Just a cute story. Reading all the picture books I can for ease.
trixie_reads's review against another edition
5.0
03/22/2017:
I still love this book. Judging by the reaction of the five kindergarten classes that have heard it so far this week, five-year-olds still love this book too. You could have heard a pin drop when I read it this morning.
2008:
Harry hates his birthday sweater from Grandma and manages to give it to a bird. My five-year-old and I both love this story.
I still love this book. Judging by the reaction of the five kindergarten classes that have heard it so far this week, five-year-olds still love this book too. You could have heard a pin drop when I read it this morning.
2008:
Harry hates his birthday sweater from Grandma and manages to give it to a bird. My five-year-old and I both love this story.
cboddie's review against another edition
4.0
This is one that I remember Mom reading to us as kids. I fell in love with the mischievous Harry. First published the year my mom was born, it's now a classic picture book that kids can still relate to today (especially with the continued trend of dressing dogs *cue bewildered head shaking*). As I've grown up, it is one of those books that I remember fondly and delight when I find it in my library to recommend to parents looking for books to read with their little ones (along with [b:Caps for Sale|775597|Caps for Sale|Esphyr Slobodkina|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1348541342s/775597.jpg|954532], [b:Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel|153542|Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel|Virginia Lee Burton|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1349044993s/153542.jpg|1069773], and [b:Are You My Mother?|197084|Are You My Mother?|P.D. Eastman|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1172604010s/197084.jpg|1837885].
Harry the Dog is dismayed when his birthday present from Grandma turns out to be a truly hideous green sweater covered in orange-ish roses. He immediately resolves to do anything he can to get rid of it, to no avail, as it simply refuses to be lost. I love the final resolution, the cute little bird picking up a trailing string from the sweater and turning the unraveled sweater into a lovely nest.
This one is great for young children with its simple story and illustrations. As a bonus, it's part of a series, so if they want to read more about Harry, they have three more books to choose from: [b:Harry the Dirty Dog|857448|Harry the Dirty Dog|Gene Zion|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1348901453s/857448.jpg|368224], [b:Harry and the Lady Next Door|812442|Harry and the Lady Next Door |Gene Zion|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1348874945s/812442.jpg|1368514], and [b:Harry by the Sea|1037190|Harry by the Sea|Gene Zion|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1347246444s/1037190.jpg|881853].
Harry the Dog is dismayed when his birthday present from Grandma turns out to be a truly hideous green sweater covered in orange-ish roses. He immediately resolves to do anything he can to get rid of it, to no avail, as it simply refuses to be lost. I love the final resolution, the cute little bird picking up a trailing string from the sweater and turning the unraveled sweater into a lovely nest.
This one is great for young children with its simple story and illustrations. As a bonus, it's part of a series, so if they want to read more about Harry, they have three more books to choose from: [b:Harry the Dirty Dog|857448|Harry the Dirty Dog|Gene Zion|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1348901453s/857448.jpg|368224], [b:Harry and the Lady Next Door|812442|Harry and the Lady Next Door |Gene Zion|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1348874945s/812442.jpg|1368514], and [b:Harry by the Sea|1037190|Harry by the Sea|Gene Zion|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1347246444s/1037190.jpg|881853].
librarianna81's review against another edition
5.0
I just remember loving this book because of the nest which the bird makes out of Harry's sweater - and how it was in the same pattern as the sweater! Even then, well before I was a knitter and understood the techniques, I knew that wasn't possible, but it was so cool in the book! :)
katieckb's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5 - cute story about a dog named Harry and his mischievous adventures trying to avoid having to wear a girly sweater.
lara_lleverino's review against another edition
4.0
Nice story for children about thinking of others especially when they give you gifts you might not like
exurbanis's review against another edition
4.0
No Roses for Harry! is part of a series of books featuring the “white dog with black spots”. It was published in 1958 and I think my (taped & well-worn) copy of this charming tale was printed then.
Harry receives a gift from Grandma: a green sweater with yellow roses. He doesn’t like it much and tries to lose in a department store, to no avail. despite his cleverness trying to disguise the sweater in the spots he leaves it.Then a bird unravels a loose thread and takes Harry’s sweater to build a nest. When Grandma comes to visit, Harry doesn’t have his sweater! But Harry’s story has a happy ending – of course. Zion’s story is delightful.
What is it about Margaret Bloy Graham’s drawings? In this book, they’re line drawings with two colors- in this case, the green & yellow that are in the sweater. But what a use of those two colors! A house with windows with curtains and plants, clothes on the line, a toy truck, the sun, the trees, the other dogs, all in green & yellow. But the pictures are far from boring; they are full of detail while seeming simple.
I love reading about Harry’s antics and looking at the house & town that Graham brings to life. Maybe I can’t be objective about Harry so I’ll only give this 4 stars. But then I’ll add another half for the sheer nostalgia. 4½ stars
Written by: Gene Zion
Illustrated by: Margaret Bloy Graham
Published by: Harper & Row, NY 1958
Harry receives a gift from Grandma: a green sweater with yellow roses. He doesn’t like it much and tries to lose in a department store, to no avail. despite his cleverness trying to disguise the sweater in the spots he leaves it.Then a bird unravels a loose thread and takes Harry’s sweater to build a nest. When Grandma comes to visit, Harry doesn’t have his sweater! But Harry’s story has a happy ending – of course. Zion’s story is delightful.
What is it about Margaret Bloy Graham’s drawings? In this book, they’re line drawings with two colors- in this case, the green & yellow that are in the sweater. But what a use of those two colors! A house with windows with curtains and plants, clothes on the line, a toy truck, the sun, the trees, the other dogs, all in green & yellow. But the pictures are far from boring; they are full of detail while seeming simple.
I love reading about Harry’s antics and looking at the house & town that Graham brings to life. Maybe I can’t be objective about Harry so I’ll only give this 4 stars. But then I’ll add another half for the sheer nostalgia. 4½ stars
Written by: Gene Zion
Illustrated by: Margaret Bloy Graham
Published by: Harper & Row, NY 1958
lupines's review against another edition
3.0
Cute story, pleasant illustration. The illustrations was made with only four color but it was rich and adorable.