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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
What a classic story! A pup just wants to find a home! McDuff Moves In is Homeward Bound meets Pleasantville (with Reese Witherspoon) for kids. The illustrations are so gorgeous and detailed and the story is very heartwarming.
Thank you, Gryphon Press and Netgalley, for providing a review copy! It's a gem!
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My favorite part was the man holding McDuff's paw when they're going to sleep!Thank you, Gryphon Press and Netgalley, for providing a review copy! It's a gem!
This picture book was so cute. It reminded me of the picture books I used to read as a child.
Ah, puppies! I love a good book about cute dogs. Throw in a Shakespeare name and I'm in! McDuff Moves In is the sweetest, little book about adopting a dog and learning to love him.
Little McDuff fell out of a dogcatcher's truck after the truck hit a bump in the road. A family take him in, wanting to provide him love and care. But, since they are very, very, very busy people there is no possible way they can keep him and give him the love he deserves. The family gets ready to take him to the dog pound, but then decide they love him far too much!
For one, the pictures are absolutely STUNNING. All caps that, because it is seriously artwork in this book. I am totally impressed and blown away at the tones and hues.
I like the story, but I would have loved a little more of a theme or a reason to why they kept them. That educational moment could have propelled this book a little higher rating from me. But hey, that's just me being picky.
I think this book would be awesome for young kids. It's a great way to show dog adoption in a soft way. It does bring all of the feels though, so be ready for some tissues!
Overall, the book is sweet and full of wonderful pictures. It's a super simple story that packs a cute and sweet punch!
Four out of five stars.
I received this book for free through NetGalley.
Little McDuff fell out of a dogcatcher's truck after the truck hit a bump in the road. A family take him in, wanting to provide him love and care. But, since they are very, very, very busy people there is no possible way they can keep him and give him the love he deserves. The family gets ready to take him to the dog pound, but then decide they love him far too much!
For one, the pictures are absolutely STUNNING. All caps that, because it is seriously artwork in this book. I am totally impressed and blown away at the tones and hues.
I like the story, but I would have loved a little more of a theme or a reason to why they kept them. That educational moment could have propelled this book a little higher rating from me. But hey, that's just me being picky.
I think this book would be awesome for young kids. It's a great way to show dog adoption in a soft way. It does bring all of the feels though, so be ready for some tissues!
Overall, the book is sweet and full of wonderful pictures. It's a super simple story that packs a cute and sweet punch!
Four out of five stars.
I received this book for free through NetGalley.
A wonderful and sweet story with amazing illustrations.
I think both adult and children will love it as it's moving and heartwarming.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
I think both adult and children will love it as it's moving and heartwarming.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
Amazing illustrations and a heartwarming story for kids. I absolutely adored the illustrations, they did not follow the soulless new styles, they are classy and cozy. The story follows a dog looking for a home and family. You could really see the emotions on the illustrations. Fantastic edition!
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I loved this! It was so sweet, so cute, and very nicely illustrated. It's realistic while still looking like a picture book. It's definitely good for younger kids, it's a short and fast read with great photos to show McDuff's journey. It is a republished book, so it could be a great gift for people who read it to give to a new generation. My only real note is that because it is for a new generation, I would have loved to see it modernized. We don't really have the classic dog pound cars driving around anymore, and it would be nice to see a version of this that kids would be able to relate to more and talk more about the current animal rescue options. Great read!
I loved this! It was so sweet, so cute, and very nicely illustrated. It's realistic while still looking like a picture book. It's definitely good for younger kids, it's a short and fast read with great photos to show McDuff's journey. It is a republished book, so it could be a great gift for people who read it to give to a new generation. My only real note is that because it is for a new generation, I would have loved to see it modernized. We don't really have the classic dog pound cars driving around anymore, and it would be nice to see a version of this that kids would be able to relate to more and talk more about the current animal rescue options. Great read!
perfecto para que los mas peques aprendan lo que es tener un animal
This is a re-issue of a well-loved picture book. The new version includes an introduction from the author about how the book came about, as well as information in the back about the importance of adopting rescue dogs.
This sweet story might just make your little one want to find a dog that needs a home and adopt him or her. McDuff falls out of a truck and wanders the neighborhood looking for a home. Finally Lucy and Fred take him in, and can't bear to return him to the dog pound.
I like the nostalgic style of the illustrations with old-fashioned cars, clothes, furniture, etc. And I really want to know what a coconut herbal bath is! It sounds like something I'd like to try myself.
This sweet story might just make your little one want to find a dog that needs a home and adopt him or her. McDuff falls out of a truck and wanders the neighborhood looking for a home. Finally Lucy and Fred take him in, and can't bear to return him to the dog pound.
I like the nostalgic style of the illustrations with old-fashioned cars, clothes, furniture, etc. And I really want to know what a coconut herbal bath is! It sounds like something I'd like to try myself.
This book was provided to me by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Oh my gosh the beginning of this book is so sad *bawl eyes out* this is a children's book, I didn't expect something to hit me emotionally, what a great work.
Drawing style: The style is lovely, old and beautiful. There's great eye for detail and you wouldn't even need to read the story for you to understand what's going on.
Writing style: There's a little more words than the average children's book. The drawings are quite elaborate and pull all your attention towards them so it's not like the amount of text distracts from the beautiful pictures. The words aren't hard to comprehend so that's excellent.
Oh my gosh the beginning of this book is so sad *bawl eyes out* this is a children's book, I didn't expect something to hit me emotionally, what a great work.
Drawing style: The style is lovely, old and beautiful. There's great eye for detail and you wouldn't even need to read the story for you to understand what's going on.
Writing style: There's a little more words than the average children's book. The drawings are quite elaborate and pull all your attention towards them so it's not like the amount of text distracts from the beautiful pictures. The words aren't hard to comprehend so that's excellent.