"I have a dog. Nothing exotic or special, just an ordinary dog. In fact, I always thought he was a boring dog. What I mean is, he can fetch, roll over, and shake hands, but mostly he sleeps and eats." Or so the little boy in this story thinks, until one morning when he opens the door a little early and sees his dog jump out of a limousine. That night he decides to follow his dog, and that's when the fun starts.
Before he knows it, he has entered the little known world of doggy glamour. His dog, distinctly reminiscent of Humphrey Bogart, treats him to a nighttime adventure where he learns where dogs go to relax and sees what they do while their masters are fast asleep. A terrific read aloud, Nina Laden's story will have everyone captivated by the coolest dog around.
This is a cute little tale of what dogs do after dark. The narrator tells the tale of why he loves his dog more than any other dog, but that wasn't always the case. It's not until the night he follows his dog around town that he discovers what really happens after dark. This would be a great mentor text for a fantasy unit. With talking dogs and human features that only come out at night, readers have to use their imagination to follow the storyline in this silly story that young and older readers will both enjoy.
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