I Am the Dog by Daniel Pinkwater- ESSENTIAL

Pinkwater, Daniel. Davis, Jack E. I Am the Dog, 32 pages. HarperCollins, 2010. $16.99. Inside cover: “Jacob is the boy. Max is the dog. Until they decide to change places. Now Jacob gets to eat kibble, chase squirrels, and snooze, just like a real dog. Max brushes his teeth, goes to school, and plays video games, just like a real boy. The question is: Who has the better deal?” Fabulous book! We enjoyed the illustrations as well as the humor as these two characters change roles. All children will enjoy toying with the idea of trading places with their own family pets! This book is full of non-stop laughter. A must for every library! EL (K-3). ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: SL.