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When his family sets out to explore the neighborhood, one puppy is eager to join in the fun! He gets to do everything his sister does-with his own added flair, of course. Together they eat (pancakes for her, kibble for him), bathe (tub for her, sink for him), and play (chasing squirrels for both). Side by side, they enjoy the same things, each in their own way. And when the long day comes to an end, both settle down for a restful sleep-that is, until tomorrow comes. Because when every day's a dog's day, every day is the best day . . . especially when you can spend it with the person you love. A little girl and her pet French bulldog are the perfect playmates in this all-day outdoors adventure!
'Bold, stylized illustrations in neon-bright colors use simple shapes, varied type treatments, and creative labeling to show the differences and similarities in the actions of canine and child.' Kirkus Reviews , starred review
'As Sis and dog fall asleep nose to snout, the shared thought bubbleabove reads, 'We can't wait for tomorrow!' Young listeners, too, won't want towait long for another 'dog day' with this pair.' The Horn Book
Author Notes
Aaron Meshon illustrates and designs for editorial, advertising, products, and books around the world. He's the author and illustrator of the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor winning Take Me Out to the Yakyu , as well as Tools Rule! Aaron lives with his wife and their French bulldog, Chubu, in Brooklyn, New York.
Reviews (5)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-A dog describes a typical day in this brightly illustrated tale. Pup is clearly a member of the family and so refers to his humans as "Mom," "Dad," and "Sis." Most of the spreads depict what Sis is doing on the left and what Pup does on the right with hilarious results. For example, when the text reads, "Time for a Potty Break," the illustrations reflect Mom helping Sis inside a coffee shop while Dad helps Pup find a nice tree. The vivid acrylic illustrations and hand-lettering elevate this picture book to more than a general purchase. VERDICT Perfect for all libraries with dog-loving patrons.-Brooke Newberry, La Crosse Public Library, WI c Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
In Take Me Out to the Yakyu (2012), Meshon used visual parallels to explore the similarities and differences between baseball in the U.S. and Japan. In this story, ebulliently narrated by a family's charcoal gray bulldog, he brings a similar symmetry to the day-to-day rituals and activities of the dog and his human "Sis." Bold, hand-lettered typography gives Meshon's posterlike acrylic paintings even greater impact. When readers first see the girl and dog, they are sharing a bed, their zzzzzs entwined like ribbons, emphasizing their cuddly mutual adoration. Later in the day, side-by-side extreme close-ups of their faces highlight the tooth-brushing aspect of their bedtime routines ("minty!" toothpaste for her, "beefy!" for him). In between, there are meals with Mom and Dad, squirrels to chase in the park, and even "time for a potty break" ("Mom helps Sis inside. Dad helps me outside") during an outing. Full of humorous, true-to-life details, it's a joyful story of a dog-loving family (and a family-loving dog) that's assured on every level: graphic, verbal, and emotional. Ages 3-5. Agent: Rubin Pfeffer, Rubin Pfeffer Content. (Apr.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Horn Book Review
A sturdy-looking French bulldog, clearly a beloved member of the family, narrates this story of a day spent with his humans -- Sis, Mom, and Dad. The day begins with dog and Sis asleep in bed together (ZZZZZZZ). The friends/siblings wake, eat breakfast, and then head outside. Each makes a friend, Sis at the playground and our narrator at the dog park (Hello! Hello! / Sniff! Sniff!). Together pup and Sis chase a squirrel, separately they take potty breaks, and then the whole family rides to the market -- on a three-seat tandem bike, bulldog napping in a basket up front. After dinner, its time for a bath, then brushing teeth (Minty! / Beefy!), and finally, a story (for Sis) and a belly rub (for guess who). As in Meshons Take Me Out to the Yakyu (rev. 3/13), the page design makes clever use of the gutter, with Sis appearing on one side and her dog on the other, either in a single spread or in two facing illustrations. The acrylic paintings are saturated with bright colors, and the frequent dialogue balloons feature witty lettering (RISE AND SHINE! in yellow and orange 3D letters resembling sun rays; WE STRETCH! in elongated letters; We love getting SOAKED! in watery bubble writing). As Sis and dog fall asleep nose to snout, the shared thought bubble above reads, We cant wait for tomorrow! Young listeners, too, wont want to wait long for another dog day with this pair. jennifer m. brabander (c) Copyright 2016. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
A French bulldog narrates a simple but charming story about the activities of his day with a parallel look at similar behavior by his human companion, Sis. The dog and the preschool-aged girl are sleeping in bed together as the day dawns, with ribbons of ZZZZs entwined around them to emphasize their somnolent state. Bold, stylized illustrations in neon-bright colors use simple shapes, varied type treatments, and creative labeling to show the differences and similarities in the actions of canine and child. Some spreads illustrate the dog and girl meeting needs in similar but slightly different ways (breakfast or bathtime). In others, both enjoy the same feeling or experience in the same way (such as getting soaked in a fountain or chasing a squirrel). The placement of the girl on left-hand pages and the dog on the right works effectively with the spare, structured text, allowing young preschoolers to see clearly what is alike and what is different with this devoted pair of pals. There's a surprising amount of drama and humor packed in just a few pages, including a potty break for Sis with her mom and a gently funny stop at a handy tree for the dog. Sis and her parents are white, but there are children of color playing in the park. When the duo brush their teeth, the spread has just two words in gigantic type: "MINTY! / BEEFY!" That sums it up: a dog story with a fresh approach and something with solid flavor to chew on. (Picture book. 2-5) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
A new day begins for Pup and Sis. We stretch!, says Pup, before the family gets down to eating breakfast and getting dressed. Pup and his human do a flurry of indoor and outdoor activities together meeting friends, playing atthe park, potty breaks, bathing, and brushing teeth, but each in their own ways. Yet at bedtime, they have one thing in common dreaming of another fun day. In the role of narrator, Pup describes what a dog day looks like for him as well as his perspective on his endearing human companion's day. Lots of boldly colored, cartoonish illustrations bedeck the pages and invite readers to compare the inseparable duo by noting their similarities (they both eat at the same time, for instance) and differences (Sis eats at the table, Pup dines underneath it). With brightly colored images, playful visual clues scattered throughout, large-font sentences embellished with splashes of eye-catching hand-lettering, and a delightful friendship at its heart, this would be a great choice for a group story time.--Lock, Anita Copyright 2016 Booklist