I'll Teach My Dog a Lot of Words by Michael Frith, illustrated by P. D. Eastman. 1999. 24 pgs. New York, NY: Random House Children’s Books. 9780375800993. Format reviewed: Board book.
Annotation: When you get a new puppy, you can’t wait to teach him tricks- but make sure you train him to do all sorts of practical things!
Reaction: An outstanding concept book, dealing with opposites, in a fun, clever way. Covers everything from typical dog behavior, to teaching the dog about differences in sizes, time, colors, and even how to paint! The familiar look of P.D. Eastman will hook children before the first couple of pages.
Primary early literacy skills: Vocabulary. As the board book is geared towards younger children, it covers the gamut of all sorts of opposites, demonstrating the meanings and bolding the text.
Recommended ages: 1 and up.
Tags/themes: Dogs, animal training, concept-opposites.
Illustrator site/additional titles: www.pdeastmanbooks.com
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