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Summary: A review
Review: This fun story is about a little white dog with black spots that hates to take baths. One day when he realized that his owners were planning a bath he ran to hide the brush and proceeded to run away. Harry went all through town getting so dirty that he appeared to be black with white spots. After a whole day of adventures and dirt Harry wanted to go home. But when he arrived at home his family didn't even recognize him. In fact they were outraged when a strange dog (actually Harry) ran in the house and up stairs to jump into the sudsy water. To the families surprise it was Harry. After his bath he happily nestled into his favorite pillow and fell asleep thinking about his adventure and his loving family.
This is a cute story. I think that the authors point, other than entertaining young children which he was successful in doing, was to explain the importance of being happy the way you are and where you are.
I loved the pictures and how they were clear and full of purpose. Also the parents were in their designated gender roles and the little boy and little girl clearly rounded off the 1950's home. The pictures were wonderful in going along with the story though. That was a great way of hooking the readers.
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Summary: A Terrific Story!!!
Review: This is a very simple, but powerful little tale, with the dog taking the part of the teacher. The dog hides the bathtub brush because he doesn't want a bath and then he runs away from home. Then he goes on an adventure and gets dirty and even dirtier as the tale goes. Then he comes to his senses and returns home, only to have the family not recognize him, until...he finds the brush he hid and then it all turns out alright. The artwork is pretty basic and wonderful and it communicates the story so well. A very well done book. Kudos to the writer and illustrator!!!
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Summary: A review
Review: This short children's book is among my favorites, and my children's as well. The simple storyline of a dog that runs away from home and returns so dirty as to be unrecognizable, is timeless. The illustrations are clearly from another era and the detail of the '50s produce stands, trains, trucks, coal delivery, and construction sites amuses both adults and children. The illustrations are all in color, unlike many early children's books.The illustrations depict the father and mother in clear gender-based roles and styles of dress. Some parents may find that distressing. Others may find it a breath of fresh air. I myself am indifferent. I recommend this book as a classic that has endured far better than most books of the era.
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Summary: A classic from the 50s
Review: This short children's book is among my favorites, and my children's as well. The simple storyline of a dog that runs away from home and returns so dirty as to be unrecognizable, is timeless. The illustrations are clearly from another era and the detail of the '50s produce stands, trains, trucks, coal delivery, and construction sites amuses both adults and children. The illustrations are all in color, unlike many early children's books. The illustrations depict the father and mother in clear gender-based roles and styles of dress. Some parents may find that distressing. Others may find it a breath of fresh air. I myself am indifferent. I recommend this book as a classic that has endured far better than most books of the era.
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Summary: A Story for all Generations
Review: This was a favorite from my childhood in the 70's. Now I read it to my children. One of the great things about this book is it appeals to many different ages. The illustrations are great and hold some surprises for those who look closely (check out the hood ornament on the dump truck). This is a favorite of my 21 month old daughter. It is just the right length for a toddler. It can be read in about 5 minutes, which is nice when you have to read it multiple times a day. This is by far the best of the Harry Books. I did not care for the others. Another good book by this author is "Be Nice to Spiders."
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Summary: A Story for all Generations
Review: This was a favorite from my childhood in the 70's. Now I read it to my children. One of the great things about this book is it appeals to many different ages. The illustrations are great and hold some surprises for those who look closely (check out the hood ornament on the dump truck). This is a favorite of my 21 month old daughter. It is just the right length for a toddler. It can be read in about 5 minutes, which is nice when you have to read it multiple times a day. This is by far the best of the Harry Books. I did not care for the others. Another good book by this author is "Be Nice to Spiders."
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