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Excellent beginning book that stood the test of time

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2014

This is an awesome book. It was originally published in 1973, and I remember reading it as a kid. Now that I've studied childhood development and learning theory a bit, I'm surprised at how well that this book applies many now standard teaching concepts. It really stands the test of time. Most of this book is about contrasts, big vs small, red vs green, upstairs vs downstairs, skiing vs skating. I like how it showed friendship and that the dogs were trying to accomplish things by going on vacation.

The version I'm reviewing is a small board book, which has very thick pages and is only about as big as my hand. This small format works, but there are other versions that are much bigger.

Pros:
+Lots of contrasts
+Excellent way to introduce many concepts to kids
+Fun story
+Great artwork

Cons:
-Why do they need a bird to tell them how to solve their problems?
-Why did they ski all day without thinking about where they would stay the night until it started getting dark?

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Cindy

Tiny board book fits in my hand, this size is not for babies 🙄

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2021

I really thought the book would be bigger because it’s a board book for babies. This book is literally the size of my hand!!! The words are so small there no way a baby can even see the pictures unless it’s held right up in their face…how is this practical? 🙄

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Excellent beginning book that stood the test of time

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2014

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Dee Tee

Cute illustrations

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2020

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I loved this book as a little girl and now my 2.5 year old daughter loves it too. She asks me to read it to her very often. The text is simple to understand and the story is delightful. It’s about two dogs who are so different and yet best friends. They are presented with a problem and how they solve it with a bird’s help is what this book is about. “Why make big problems out of little problems” - a valuable lesson for little kids and adults too. The illustrations are super cute as with all of P. D. Eastman’s books.

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My favorite book from my childhood.

Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2021

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The cutest book I highly recommend it! Super cute of two friends.

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Cindy Baker

well loved by my family

Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2019

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This story was well loved in my house so much so our first copy fell apart. I bought this story for my daughter 42 years ago and she loved it. Then I read it to my granddaughter who is now 20 yrs old and that's when it started falling apart. I now have a four year old grandson so I decided to purchase a new copy so he can enjoy it like his mommy and sister did. I also bought him Fred and Ted go Camping because he loves to camp.

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Great for learning to read

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020

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I've bought this same book several times. It helped my youngest child learn to read years ago. Simple words, cute story, he could sound out words so easily with it. Great for reinforcing as they are first learning to read. You should buy it for anyone with a child ages 3-5.

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Carlos De Cunha

My kid totally loves this book!

Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2013

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After buying quite a few books for my toddler, a friend recommended "Go, Dog! Go!" It was an immediate hit for my 2YO. Since then I have been interested to see what the other PD Eastman creations would be like. This past month I ordered three, including this one. And as I hoped- my son loves them! He can actually turn the pages and identify with the images and I know for sure that he feels a sense of accomplishment when I commend him for "getting it right". His face lights up with excitement as he turns the pages and tells me what Ted and Fred are doing.
I would definitely recommend this as an addition to any Toddler's bookshelf. Also consider:
Are you my mother?
I'll teach my dog 100 words
Go, Dog! Go!

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A. Sprank

THE BEST BOOKS FOR KIDS

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2013

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My kids LOVE the 2 "big dog" books, especially this one, the original. It is cute, funny, and a book of total opposites. The kids are thoroughly entertained over and over again, especially when the friends drive their cars opposite--the kids roar every time at the fast car leaving his friend in the dust. Bonus, I find these cute dogs fun also, and the words are rhythmic and easy to read, so I look forward to reading it again when they ask, instead of cringing! The illustrations hold attention, too. They are colorful and cute--these dogs are irresistible!! There is a "little" book edition which is nice, also, but condensed. This original version cannot be improved on--this is the one you'll want!

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Ethan

Solid addition to the collection

Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2021

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We have quite a few of these beginning reader books and this certainly isn't one of the all-time classics, but it is solid nonetheless. The kids seem to like it more than the adults, so that's a good thing.

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Cindy

Tiny board book fits in my hand, this size is not for babies 🙄

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2021

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TheMonkeyWhisperer

Great book for shower gift!

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2020

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I grew up with this as a favorite. Was so glad to see it still in print. Excellent board book construction. So great to be able to pass down an old favorite of mine to a new generation. Great reader for new parents to help bonding and development.

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