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Summary: A children's masterpiece as simple, and complex, as a haiku
Review: I was well into my 30s before I realized that this was not aDr. Seuss books. Given that it's issued in the same size and binding,I'd always assumed it was written by Seuss. My realization that it was written and illustrated by P.D. Eastman cleared one of my largest childhood confusions: I *loved* Go Dog Do, and merely *liked* The Cat in the Hat.Years later I realize that Eastman's art is funny, while Seuss's is fantastic, and I prefer the former to the latter. As another reviewer mentioned, you can stare at these dogs for a long, long time. There's an incredible depth to their expressions and postures - especially surprising given the seemingly simple illustrations. (And yes, the insomniac dog who sleeps through the next morning's revile is one of my favorites, too. But so are the dogs having a party on a boat!) The repetitive narration is similarly hypnotic, and you'll quickly find some of the expressions creeping into your every day dialog. All in all, my very favorite childhood book, and one of the few that I still re-read a few times a year. END
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Summary: This is the book that made me want to learn to read
Review: When I was three or four years old I thought Go Dog Go was the finest piece of literature ever written. I wanted it read almost every single day. I loved the pictures, I loved the words, I loved the story and I loved the characters. I memorized the text and recited it along whoever was reading, and when I was four I learned to sight read all the words in it and proudly read it to my parents instead. Unlike many books for preschoolers, it has a real plot, and it's a funny and relatively sophisticated plot at that. My three younger siblings all loved it too, and I was happy to take over a share of the Go Dog Go reading duties from my parents. Every four year old deserves to have a copy of this book and someone special to read it to them.
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Summary: Sure Sign of Quality
Review: My father winces whenever the subject of Go, Dog. Go! is brought up. This book wasn't just my favorite, I was obsessed with it. So, of course, Dad read it to me...ABOUT FIFTY THOUSAND TIMES! I think the poor man still has Go, Dog. Go! dreams. For me, Eastman will always live in a place with Seuss and Sendak. Superior children's lit.
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Summary: Childrens' FUN easy to read classic
Review: This book is an oldie but goodie. It brings back fond memories from my own childhood. Unlike other so-called "classics" that show their age with flaws (such as "Pat the Bunny"-- which exemplifies the typical stomach-turning smarmy 40's or 50's household and bland illustrations), this one is fun and shows its age with STYLE and humor ( with 60's-style cars and poodles). But best of all, this is a great book because CHILDREN love it, and it's a beginner book that they'll start to memorize and read! Despite all of the books we've collected to read to our toddler, she requests this one again and again. The words are simple and easy to learn, and children are drawn to the lovable dogs. As an adult, dogs are so amazingly appropriate as the main characters. I mean, what other animals "GO" like dogs? Dogs always seem to want to go somewhere or be busy, or join a "dog party!" and they are all different and unique, just like the ones in this book!
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Summary: Boffo Dogs Are On the Move!
Review: If I can still remember my mother reading this book to me--especially the dog party in the tree at the end--after nearly 40 years, this has to be a fairly memorable literary work. Of course, now that I have a little daughter of my own, I can recite the entire book by heart, having read it at least 2,000 times a day for the past year. Granted, I have an excellent memory and (as fans of my other reviews already know) a firm grasp of what makes a book a true classic in children's literature. As they say here in Tennessee, "This one's a breeder!"
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Summary: Vocabulary For The Dogs
Review: This was one of my favorites as a child. It became a favorite of my daughter's as well. Now my son is hooked on it. The book starts simply. "Dog" is the only word on the page. That sets up the theme. We quickly are taken through comparisons and colors. Black, white, red, blue, yellow, green, in, out, up, down, big, small, stop, go, over and under. Add some simple numbers and the book gains real substance. But then we have the two plots. First is the "Do you like my hat?" story that runs to the book's conclusion. The other is dogs on the go. They run around, go to sleep, wake up, drive away fast, and finally all congregate at the top of a tree. Great Eastman illustrations and fun vocabulary will entertain most children
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Summary: kids love it
Review: This book is timeless. I loved it as a child and I love it as an adult. The pictures are great for kids. As an adult, I love the pictures as much as my son. The text is simple, but in a style that is enticing to young children, and allows kids to recite the story aloud after a few readings. And for the few adult critics who say the text is not sophisticated enough for them but their kids love it, - gimme a break - it's a CHILDREN' book for crying out loud.
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Summary: My kids *love* this book..
Review: My first child (who is 5 1/2 now) loved this book. He would have me read the whole thing to him and then he would study the 'dog party' pages for, what seemed like, hours. Fast forward a few years later, my second boy happen to find GDG in a large stack of books and he loves GCG in the exact same way.
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Summary: This book is read several times a week in our home
Review: First my two sons... now my 3 year old daughter. "Read Go Dog Go?" is heard many times throughout the week here. She LOVES this book. This book is fun to read. Its rhythm and tempo are enjoyable as a parent. The pictures are cute. I love the two dogs who appear at regular intervals. "Do you like my hat?" "No, I do not like that hat." A family favorite for a long time.
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Summary: DOGS!!!
Review: I love this book! The hats that the girl dog always wears are absolutely wonderful! I especially like the one she wears when she is skiing! It is taller than she is! The boy dog is rude! The dog party is wonderful! I wish I could go to a party in a big tree!
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