Books Kids Will Love RATING: BBBBook: Puddin' The Yorkshire Terrier
Illustrator: Shannon Bonatakis
Recommended for ages 3-5
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A cute concept book for young girls. The book can actually be carried like a small purse for young fashionistas. Plus, the book comes with a dog-bone shaped silver tone necklace.
The text is too simple for a child older than age 5, but the included necklace makes the book not safe for a child under age 3. Limited readership - preschooler only!
The publisher says the main character is the "terrier to see and be seen with, as she struts herself in New Yorkie."
The story features a Yorkshire Terrier named Puddin' and her owner and their fashionable lifestyle.
This is a book for dog lovers who love fashion. According to the American Kennel Club, Yorkshire Terriers were the second more popular purebred in American last year and estimated 43 million United States households own a dog.
Due to the book's limited staying power, I can only give it a BBB rating. Add it to your child's collection only if you find it on sale. It is unlikely you would find this book at your local library due to the stickers and necklace. The book makes a cute birthday gift, too.
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Running Press Book Publishing
First published in April 2009
$12.95 (book, necklace & stickers)
