Mark Teague is one of my favorite children's book illustrators, and Cynthia Rylant is one of my favorite authors, so for me there is nothing not to like about this book! Together they have created, The Great Gracie Chase: Stop That Dog!
This book is not new, but it is one that I find myself coming back to, with no complaints from the kids. There is something about Teague's charming little houses that always make me linger a little longer, and this dog, Gracie, well she is something pretty special too.Gracie, a typically well-behaved dog, is taken out of her comfort zone, and takes the town for a wild goose chase that is sure to make you smile. Then, reminiscent of a disobedient child that stops getting the attention he's looking for, when Gracie is sure no one is still looking, she decides to head home after all. For dog-lovers, typically obedient children, and picture-studiers, this book is a good choice.
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Have you ever noticed that kids and dogs have a lot in common? I can chase the kids around and around shouting at them to do something and never catch up to them, but if I leave them alone they are sure to come find me.
What a great story. Lanse said after reading it three times, "I think I was only naughty one day too." Ha! I love the pictures. You have a nack for finding books with great illustrations.
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