Modern "Boy and his dog" tail
583679
Loosely (and I mean very loosely) based upon a couple true stories.  A "boy and his dog" tail/tale like "Old Yeller" but (spoiler alert) the dog is okay.
1123424
This is a very cute little story about a little boy and how he learns responsibility in taking care of his beloved dog Ginny. (Pronounced guinea) It is the viewpoint through a child's eyes of learning how to care for a pet. Even mentions how protective the dog was when the child's Mom was pregnant with him. The author is a caring father who is also a wonderful poet, and has more books planned to teach children about caring for pets. Very nice.
3963591
The tail was held on by a small Velcro dot. We had people all night brining us his tail as it randomly fell off.  I'd suggest a few stitches to hold it on other than relying on the Velcro.  Excellent costume he was a hit.
3819132
This is a classic and wonderful story that I read in school as a child and still holds up today. IT's a loving and moving tale of a boy and his two dogs. Great for most ages!
1689924
He's absolutely adorable & I'm not sorry I purchased, HOWEVER, he's got only one hole on the back by which to fasten him to the wall, which means he's a bit of a "swinger" (potential to fall off as well) AND the little nubs to detach the roll are a bit of a pita.  May be worth swapping it out for a standard post as it's hard enough to get the family to swap out the roll as it is.  He may be better as a small hand towel holder or similar.
3809346
My 2 year old is gonna love it! The tail is a bit tedious to attach. Other than that, a great buy. Thanks.
4164232
He is adorable. This little pup is a replacement pup for my 2 year old son. He currently has a well-loved Rascal. I know it is a collectors item, but he is going to love it.
3461510
I liked the dog and the penguin drawings. Also, the mother because she believed in her son. And the book was great!
1152504
This picture is awesome. The dog on that bicycle seat looks just like my lab. I wanted the basket looks like his brother in a miniature form. Great quality.
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Summary:
It's not easy being a new kid.  Gavin has just begun the third grade at a new school.  He had plenty of friends before, but making new ones is difficult.  He thinks he has made a new friend, but things don't turn out quite like he had hoped.  As punishment for his misdeeds, Gavin has to walk his aunt Myrtle's Pomeranian.  Not only is this little dog a horror, but how is Gavin ever going to prove he is cool while walking a little poofy dog with a bright pink bow?

My thoughts:
This is a sweet story with quite a few beautiful illustrations.  Gavin goes through a lot of changes and his relationship with the dog also evolves over the course of his punishment.  I liked how Gavin deals with his problems and attempts to both find himself and his new friends in this new situation.  It was a book that definitely brought back memories of "I'm not your friend anymore" days in third grade.  There is a good focus on responsibility and consequences, which is something that I don't see much in younger grade novels.  Good lessons on some tough growing up issues.
4013777
The pet pad looked a lot bigger in the photo. I like it but... it's relatively small. The bed shown must be a twin. Material's is fine but there's could be more. The picture matches the color. My "boys" won't stay put on it. I'd need one to cover the entire top of the bed or at least 36 inches in width.
2196080
This is a "modern" book for the kids and adults who live with animals and their antics. It's presented as a children's book, but really appeals to adults who have a divergent lifestyle and love their pets. The illustrations are superb and the story is fast and cute. A great book for kids to understand the alternate lifestyle and have a canine hero to look up to and love. We need more Rumplepimple stories and a collection of them.
1079983
The tail is what I bought this for as a play prop for a tailed animal character, and it worked.  The tail has a wire in it so that the tail can be formed to be natural looked vs. just hanging down, but in one scene, the animal needed to chase its tail and because this is stiff....the effect was comical.  So think about what you need the tail for - it won't necessarily work for all tail-like qualities!
2784925
The actual toy has sewing on the paws and muzzle that aren't in the picture. The actual toy also has a white tip on the tail. However, the toy itself is still very cute.
407266
I know that these are personified dogs, but it just struck me that the Grandpa dog does all the things that my toddler's Grandpa does!  Too funny...the activities that Spot and his Grandpa enjoy together are things that all toddlers (boys and girls) would enjoy doing with their Grandpa (or Grandmas) too, so this is a nice addition for any child's first library, regardless of whether it's Grandpa or Grandma doing the activities with him/her.
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Baron is a friendly dog who has a family that loves him, but he wants to have a best friend. He does all he can to get his family's attention, but when his antics almost harm him his family sends him to obedience school. Baron is a quick learner at school and soon he will also learn what true friendship really is.

Aimed at ages 3 - 9, "Baron Thinks Dogs are People Too!" is a delightful picture book. Author Laurie Dean packs a lot of story into just a few pages - the responsibilities of owning a dog; what it means to be and have a best friend; how to deal with a parent going away because he (or she) is in the military; and much more. All of this makes a great book not only for children to read themselves but for parents to read out loud to their children and discuss afterwards. Baron is a lovable character who just wants a best friend and sometimes goes overboard while trying to please his family, little realizing he already has a best friend. While his antics are enough to get him sent to obedience school, nothing he does is outrageous, just typical of an overexcited dog. In many ways, he lives up to the title of the book - he often acts and thinks like a little boy instead of a dog. The story is a charming one and the illustrations by Kevin Collier help add to the charm of the story.

"Baron Thinks Dogs are People Too!" is a cute picture book. A portion of each book sold will be donated to Operation Smile.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book for free. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
1855611
My child was a big fan of the "Tails" book by Matthew Van Fleet.  This is a good book as well, although the "heads" are a bit easier to break and we have lost a few to my child pulling at the moving heads and body parts in the book.