Spike in the Kennel - Hardcover

PreS-Gr 2-Those who know the two earlier Spike books will welcome his new adventure. Spike must stay at the kennel overnight, and he is worried, lonely, and frightened. He misses his bed. He hates the food. He howls at night. Then he is invited by the other dogs to join a nighttime romp and becomes one of the group, until they are busted and sent back inside. In the morning, when it is time to leave, Spike wants to stay. Of course, this turn of events will be all too familiar to children. The cartoonlike watercolor illustrations depict Spike's emotions accurately and with humor. Children first see the apprehensive pooch being dragged into the kennel by his determined owner, with assorted canines lounging on the reception desk, the floor, and the counters. The closing illustration shows the same scene, but this time with a reluctant Spike being led out. Bright, bold colors capture all of the activities surrounding this pup's first night away from home. This is a story to be enjoyed by groups, by early readers, or one-on-one.

Marlene Gawron, Orange County Library, Orlando, FL

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