From the Doghouse: Poems to Chew on

By Amy E. Sklansky

A spirited celebration of dogs "My tail won't stop its wagging. My rear end has an ache. Back and forth and back and forth- It never takes a break!" Dogs. Dogs. Dogs. Big dogs, small dogs, cowboy dogs, and even astrodogs! In poems that bounce and spill and shoot off into space (just like their subjects!) and stunning hand-beaded pictures that capture the true nature of man's best friend, this delightful collection celebrates dogs in all their tail-wagging, tongue-lolling glory.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080506673X
• ISBN13: 9780805066739
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.8" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 5

Customer Reviews

Awesome Illustrations!

This is a very clever book of poetry for young children. My youngest grandchild received it for Christmas, and we have had so much fun reading it together. What really amazes me is the incredible artwork. The detail and the intricacy of the beadwork is awesome. I hope there will be more of these beautifully illustrated books in the near future.Peggy Wiemann, Huntington Beach, CA

A Must Have for Gift Giving and Enjoyment

I am a grandmother who reads daily to my grandchildren. This book is expertly written, is very playful and upbeat, appeals to children as well as adult dog lovers. It holds the children's attention and is a spring board for questions. Loved the art work! I have purchased 12 more books for gift giving and expect the receptients will enjoy it as much as we do!!

Excellent poems!!!

I am a teacher and a mother. Everyone from my two year old to my third grade students enjoyed these entertaining, rythmic poems. My students now want to write dog poems of their own! Not only did my students enjoy listening to the poems, but they also enjoyed reading the poems themselves.

A Delightful Read

From the Doghouse is beautifully arranged and intelligently written. Children of any age will delight in the language, imagery and imaginative journeys of dogs travelling to space, wandering the city and country, and living out nightmares and doggy dreams. Amy E Sklansky has pushed the boundaries of children's writing--rhymes, refrains, and literary qualities accompany the exciting forays of adventurous dogs. Aside from the writing, the illustrations--delicately beaded, intricate pieces of art--are a visual feast. It's the best children's book of the year.