Go, Dog. Go! (Beginner Books)
by P.D. Eastman
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Book Reviews of Go, Dog. Go! (Beginner Books)
Book Review: Childrens' FUN easy to read classic
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is an oldie but goodie. It brings back fond memories from my own childhood. Unlike other so-called "classics" that show their age with flaws (such as "Pat the Bunny"-- which exemplifies the typical stomach-turning smarmy 40's or 50's household and bland illustrations), this one is fun and shows its age with STYLE and humor ( with 60's-style cars and poodles).But best of all, this is a great book because CHILDREN love it, and it's a beginner book that they'll start to memorize and read! Despite all of the books we've collected to read to our toddler, she requests this one again and again. The words are simple and easy to learn, and children are drawn to the lovable dogs.
As an adult, dogs are so amazingly appropriate as the main characters. I mean, what other animals "GO" like dogs? Dogs always seem to want to go somewhere or be busy, or join a "dog party!" and they are all different and unique, just like the ones in this book!
Book Review: Get up and go
Summary: 5 Stars
...The book is simply a metaphor for life, as we see dogs running, playing, relaxing, spear-fishing, diving, driving like mad (hmmm, a none-too-subtle early 1960s promotion of America’s car culture – or perhaps criticism thereof?), but in the end, enjoying themselves and experiencing life to the fullest, as in the final big, dog party on the treetop. This is Eastman’s exhortation for us to get off the couch, go out and suck the marrow out of life. Of course, this is not a manifesto for unbridled self-fulfillment at the expense of others, as seen in the “bird-crossing” episode, i.e. don’t step on anyone’s toes. Also, the hat interludes show that honesty and sincerity are always the best policies in interpersonal relationships. Very nice lessons for life presented in a simple format with gripping illustrations.Book Review: Fun, and a great early reading book
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the book I picked when my daughter Jesse showed signs of wanting to learn how to really read, and it was a great choice. The vocabulary is tight--71 words (I wrote them out separately to help Jesse!)--and presented very well, with simple, exciting and fun illustrations.All the activity involves dogs--blue dogs on red trees, big and little dogs, dogs in cars, in mazes, in boats and on rooftops. The text of the first five pages is: "Dog./Big dog./Little dog./Big dogs and little dogs./Black and white dogs."; this is perfect for a child learning to read, with the repetition building confidence very quickly.
The artwork is good and straightforwardly entertaining; perhaps not up to Dr. Seuss' standards, but then very little is. Jesse loves this book, and recommends it as strongly as I do.
Book Review: Household favorite
Summary: 5 Stars
I LOVED this book as a child, especially the scene where the dogs are all sleeping. It was fun seeing all the different sleeping positions and laughing at them and I begged to have it read over and over again. It is no different with my little one and tonight, it went to bed with him. You know you've done a great job when a child takes the book to bed. There's no better point than that! This is such a darling book, full of surprises, dogs driving fast in sports cars to get to a party, and a girl trying to get a boy ("do you like my hat? No, I don't like that hat.") The surprise in the end with all the different color dogs in the tree having a party is a particular favorite as well. This one is a must for your library - it is just tons of fun!Book Review: This is the book that made me want to learn to read
Summary: 5 Stars
When I was three or four years old I thought Go Dog Go was the finest piece of literature ever written. I wanted it read almost every single day. I loved the pictures, I loved the words, I loved the story and I loved the characters. I memorized the text and recited it along whoever was reading, and when I was four I learned to sight read all the words in it and proudly read it to my parents instead. Unlike many books for preschoolers, it has a real plot, and it's a funny and relatively sophisticated plot at that. My three younger siblings all loved it too, and I was happy to take over a share of the Go Dog Go reading duties from my parents. Every four year old deserves to have a copy of this book and someone special to read it to them.