“Away from the gate, puppy puppy, please, puppy. Oh wait, puppy, wait, please please, please please…”
This book uses short, rhythmic rhyming couplets to tell a story about two children and their exuberant puppy who escapes from the backyard, rolls in the mud, and catches a ball. Kadir Nelson’s oil paint illustrations are vibrant and arresting with the last scene – the puppy bringing his ball back to the children – the most memorable of all.
Written by a husband and wife team with star power.
Recommended reading age: 1-2 years
