RE-POSTED REVIEW:
We've never read John Grogan's other books nor have we seen the movie sparked by the book called: Marley: A Dog Like No Other. We just don't seem to keep up with such things but I hear it's really really good. If this book is any example of the work that John Grogan can do, than I bet the movie really is really good.
I have five little children and to keep them all interested in a book with lots of words, even if it has lots of pictures, can be a challenge. The pictures are great! My girls were looking to see if there is a mouse on every page. I don't think there was, but they saw quite a few throughout the book. The detail by illustrator Richard Cowdrey is very well done. The pictures really come alive with color and form. The favorite picture is the one inside the very front cover. The kids loved the chewed up pen, and other things.
The story is simple and sweet. The poor little dog just wants to be with his best little friend and can't understand why she has to go off to school without him. He goes too. And, of course, gets into so much trouble. You'll love reading about his trip to the school! And so will your children.
This book was graciously provided to me by the publisher, but the opinions are all mine or that of my kids.
