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lovememybooks's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
beths0103's review against another edition
4.0
A fun rhyming picture book with a little alliteration thrown in. Great for fans of Sam & Dave Dig a Hole
kwbat12's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the images as words and the playfulness of the book, and I could experiment with a read aloud. I wonder about a larger purpose.
agudenburr's review against another edition
2.0
A slight tongue twister to read is on the longer side. The book started off good but I wish it had more to the story.
meadows2020's review against another edition
5.0
My husband got this for me for Christmas. It was so adorable. The pictures were amazing and I love the use of some of the words.
tami_provencher's review against another edition
3.0
The entire story is the 'Dog named Doug' of the title, digging. He digs so deeply that he encounters animals in their burrows and an old mining cave complete with a crotchety miner. He digs to the White House (and is followed into his tunnel by Secret Service when he leaves). He digs to China, then digs back to his own home, snuggles in with his people to sleep...and dreams of digging.
I enjoy Karma Wilson's work and A Dog Name Doug is no exception. The text varies from standard print to large block letters which participate in the text like concrete (shape) poems. This technique is actively engaging without distracting from the story. The illustrations visually detail Doug's path through the country--then the world--with humorous detail and depth of expression. The earth-based tones of brown and orange underground juxtapose brilliantly with the green, blue and white of Doug's blaze and his above-ground adventures. (I found the White House sequence particularly funny!)
The text rhymes mostly work--there's just one spot I felt the rhythm broke down. The last illustration of Doug digging in his dream didn't fit with the rest of the story style-wise. Because it was the last page, it left me a little confused and caused a minor disconnect from the story that went before.
My children and I have enjoyed many Karma Wilson read-alouds and A Dog Named Doug is a perfect choice at home or in the classroom--particularly for young readers who love dogs!
I enjoy Karma Wilson's work and A Dog Name Doug is no exception. The text varies from standard print to large block letters which participate in the text like concrete (shape) poems. This technique is actively engaging without distracting from the story. The illustrations visually detail Doug's path through the country--then the world--with humorous detail and depth of expression. The earth-based tones of brown and orange underground juxtapose brilliantly with the green, blue and white of Doug's blaze and his above-ground adventures. (I found the White House sequence particularly funny!)
The text rhymes mostly work--there's just one spot I felt the rhythm broke down. The last illustration of Doug digging in his dream didn't fit with the rest of the story style-wise. Because it was the last page, it left me a little confused and caused a minor disconnect from the story that went before.
My children and I have enjoyed many Karma Wilson read-alouds and A Dog Named Doug is a perfect choice at home or in the classroom--particularly for young readers who love dogs!
wordnerd153's review against another edition
4.0
Very fun read aloud that marries text with illustrations really well.
maidmarianlib's review against another edition
4.0
Fun and playful, love the use of rhyme and alliteration great for classroom use.