The Great Gracie Chase: Stop That Dog!

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Summary: Our Gracie Review
Review: Gracie is a good little dog who likes a nice quiet house. She never caused a bit of trouble until the day the painters came. The painters drove up in their noisy truck, yelling back and forth to each other, dragging furniture and clanging ladders and Gracie began to bark. She barked and barked, but the painters wouldn't leave. Instead, they put her outside, so that she wouldn't disturb THEM. Gracie saw the open gate and decided to take a little walk all by herself. She had just set off down the street, when she heard someone shout, "Where's Gracie?" and that's when the Great Gracie Chase began..... Cynthia Rylant has written a delightful and vivid story that's full of energy and magic. Her easy to read text is complemented by Mark Teague's bold, bright and expressive artwork that pulls you into the story and let's you join the chase. With each page, the chaos grows larger and busier, until it almost spills off the page. Together, they've authored a charming and humorous book that's perfect for youngsters 3-7. The Great Gracie Chase is a winner and a wonderful addition to all home bookshelves.

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Summary: Our Gracie Review
Review: Gracie was a really cool dog. She was a very helpful dog. She liked quiet but it got noisy in her house and she did not like the noise.
We liked this book because it has good colors and details. Gracie is funny.

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Summary: Cute story, wonderful illustrations
Review: I love the illustrations of Mark Teague, they are just wonderful. We like this book because Gracie reminds us of our own little round dog. My 4 year old and I read this so often I think he's starting to memorize it. Very cute.

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Summary: Illustrations are wonderful...story is not
Review: I'm a dog-lover and enjoy almost any book about dogs, but this story sounds as if it was written by a second-grade student. The sentences run on and on and on, and the reader is left feeling as if there was no real ending...the story just seems to stop. I've read most of Cindy Rylant's books and have enjoyed many of them, but I must say that I felt sorry for Mark Teague having to illustrate a book that lacked so much. A real disappointmet.

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Summary: Here's one to add to your bookcase
Review: This book is a treasure that would make a great addition to your child's collection. Gracie is content in her home until painters disrupt her peace and quiet. When she's put outside to stop her barking, she wanders out the gate. Then the chase is on! If you've ever wondered why a dog bolts away and runs down the street, this story may have the answer. While the storyline is fun and imaginative, it is once again Mark Teague's fabulous illustrations that bring the character's to life. Be sure to notice the expression on Gracie's face when she's being ousted from her home, and the way the cat sits on the sidewalk. And the old man at the end looks like a guest appearance from another great book he has illustrated, Sweet Dream Pie. My kids love this one!

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Summary: Fun!
Review: This book reminds grown-ups just how much fun it can be to read picture books. It is a silly, quick-moving, adorable little story that every toddler I know loves. Mark Teague's genius really carries the simple tale in a delightful way. After all, if you are a pre or emergent reader you can't help but adore his plump, colorful images. Especially good, and worthy of a spot on your already crowded personal book shelf.