Doggo and Pupper
by Katherine Applegate, Charlie AlderPublished by: Feiwel & Friends on March 23, 2021
Genres: Middle Grade, Graphic Novel, Animals
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover
Source: Publisher
An old dog has to welcome a new puppy to the household, in this chapter book by #1 New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate.
Doggo is used to things being a certain way in his family. He likes routine. Cat says he's become boring. That is, until Pupper shows up!
Pupper is playful and messy, and turns the house upside down. Soon, the humans realize that Pupper needs some training, and off he goes to puppy school.When Pupper comes back, he's well-behaved. He's not playful. He's not messy. But Doggo soon realizes that Pupper also isn't happy. So Doggo steps in to help, and rediscovers what it means to have fun.
Doggo and Pupper launches a delightful new series by beloved author Katherine Applegate, featuring illustrations by Charlie Alder.
Content Tags:
Perfect for readers who:
- Are picky (or reluctant) readers
- Like dogs
- Like funny books
- Want books where animals can talk
- I would recommend this book to ages 7-10
Many thanks to Macmillan for a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
Minion Reviews is a series where my 10-year-old daughter reads and reviews books. It’s kidlit reviews from the mouth of a kid.
Everything that follows is 100% her opinion. So I’m just going to step back and give her the keyboard and let her do her thing!
Minion’s Rating:
I gave this book five unicorn horns because I really like dogs and the main characters were dogs. I also like books where animals can talk because they tell what the animal is feeling. At some parts this book was funny, and I really like funny books.
The main thing that I like about about Doggo is that he doesn’t really smile a lot because he probably has a boring life, but he always says that he likes his life the way it is. I also like that when the cat says, “How was your day?” he always says, “Same old, same old. It could have been worse.” The main thing that I like about Pupper is that he is always bugging Doggo and my dog is always bugging me. I also really like that he is always messing around and being silly.
About The Book:
The book is mostly about a dog named Doggo that doesn’t do a lot, and his owners bring a new puppy for him to spend time with. The puppy, Pupper, was always getting in trouble so the owners sent him off to charm school. The theme of this book would be that people that you don’t like to start with can become your friend.
Five things I liked:
- Pupper was always messy and silly. I like that because that is what my dog is.
- It was funny at some parts and I like funny books.
- Every time that Pupper or his owner had an idea something bad happened.
- At first Doggo hated Pupper but at the end they became friends.
- Every time that the cat asked how Doggo’s day was, he said, “Same old, same old. It could have been worse.” He even said that after he went on a fun car ride with Pupper.
Introducing: Thalia
Mama Bookwyrm here. I know, I know, this is Minion’s review and here I am sticking my nose in. Trust me, she’s rolling her eyes enough for both of you; I don’t need it from you, too. I just thought it’d be nice to explain what’s going on here, okay?
Doggo and Pupper starts with a really cute series of descriptions that tell all the different jobs Doggo has in his house. We both thought that part of the book was really fun (and not just because it rhymed … but also that too, maybe a little). So we decided to do the same and introduce our own Pupper (she doesn’t have manners enough to be a Doggo yet) named Thalia. Here are a few jobs Thalia has around our house:
Poop eater.
Buddy reader.
Garbage snacker.
Wasp tracker.
Kitty nibbler.
Drool dribbler.
Head rester.
Food tester.
Cat chaser.
Fast pacer.
What a sweet post😁 I loved Minion’s review and Thalia is adorable!
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This is too cute! Awesome review, Minion! Like mother, like daughter. 😀 I’ll have to check out the book– I have some nieces and nephews who would enjoy it.
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