DOG IN BOOTS
By: Greg Gormley Illustrated by: Roberta Angaramo
Image Credit: www.thereisabookforthat.com
1. Bibliography
Gormley, Greg, and Roberta Angaramo. Dog in Boots. New York: Holiday House, 2011. ISBN 9780823423477
2. Plot Summary
After reading the story PUSS IN BOOTS, Dog thinks that he needs boots as well. He visits the shoe shop numerous times to request boots that are good for digging, swimming, scratching, or running. Every time he tries to complete a task with the boots and does not succeed. He returns the boots to the store because they are not quite right. After multiple trips, he finally asks the shop owner if he has boots "for digging and swimming and scratching and running." The shopkeeper reminds Dog that he has "paws," which are good for digging, swimming, scratching, and running. Dog then tries out his paws and realizes that they are perfect. Dog finally goes home and finds another story to read about a little girl in a red hood.
3. Critical Analysis
This simple fictional picture book is a wonderful read for children who are learning repetitive themes in literature. We see that Dog always returns to the shoe shop, but leaves with a pair a shoes that are only good for one task. Through this story, children are reminded that they should use what they were given.
DOG IN BOOTS does not have many cultural markings even though the author, Greg Gormley lives in England. One cultural marking is when Dog runs around the queen's pond and she scolds him for doing so. The story lacks a time frame and physical setting. If the physical setting of England were present, children would be able to see more cultural markings. A few words that are not used very often in America were present in the book. These words included dreadful, fashionable, and magnificent. This alerts the reader that the story was written in England. Most young children will probably not be able to pick up on this use of terminology.
The illustrations help to bring the story to life and help the reader to keep up with the fast paced plot. The illustrations include many full pages and bright colors. Through the illustrations, the readers are able to see the challenges that Dog faces in each pair of shoes including his surprise when "he went flying head over high heels." At the very end of the book on the inside cover, we see Dog in various hats after reading the story of a girl in "a lovely red hood". Children will be able to predict what happened with hats compared to the shoes.
This is a wonderful story for a preschool read aloud. I feel that the author should have included more cultural markers to help students see England through the characters.
4. Review Experts
~BOOKLIST (March 2011): "With a repetitive text filled with sly, kid-friendly jokes and comical, expressive acrylic paintings, this title exudes storytime fun."
~KIRKUS (February 2011): "Children will identify with Dog's good-natured struggle through trial and error, fall in love with the evocative and funny illustrations and laugh out loud at the satisfying ending. A truly enjoyable selection and a nice follow-up to a favorite fairy tale, just right for reading aloud."
~Texas 2x2 Reading List 2012
5. Connections
~As a class, have students write a sequel to the story called, "Dog in Hoods"
~After reading the story, have children design a shoe they would like to see Dog use.
This simple fictional picture book is a wonderful read for children who are learning repetitive themes in literature. We see that Dog always returns to the shoe shop, but leaves with a pair a shoes that are only good for one task. Through this story, children are reminded that they should use what they were given.
DOG IN BOOTS does not have many cultural markings even though the author, Greg Gormley lives in England. One cultural marking is when Dog runs around the queen's pond and she scolds him for doing so. The story lacks a time frame and physical setting. If the physical setting of England were present, children would be able to see more cultural markings. A few words that are not used very often in America were present in the book. These words included dreadful, fashionable, and magnificent. This alerts the reader that the story was written in England. Most young children will probably not be able to pick up on this use of terminology.
The illustrations help to bring the story to life and help the reader to keep up with the fast paced plot. The illustrations include many full pages and bright colors. Through the illustrations, the readers are able to see the challenges that Dog faces in each pair of shoes including his surprise when "he went flying head over high heels." At the very end of the book on the inside cover, we see Dog in various hats after reading the story of a girl in "a lovely red hood". Children will be able to predict what happened with hats compared to the shoes.
This is a wonderful story for a preschool read aloud. I feel that the author should have included more cultural markers to help students see England through the characters.
4. Review Experts
~BOOKLIST (March 2011): "With a repetitive text filled with sly, kid-friendly jokes and comical, expressive acrylic paintings, this title exudes storytime fun."
~KIRKUS (February 2011): "Children will identify with Dog's good-natured struggle through trial and error, fall in love with the evocative and funny illustrations and laugh out loud at the satisfying ending. A truly enjoyable selection and a nice follow-up to a favorite fairy tale, just right for reading aloud."
~Texas 2x2 Reading List 2012
5. Connections
~As a class, have students write a sequel to the story called, "Dog in Hoods"
~After reading the story, have children design a shoe they would like to see Dog use.
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