Why do Dogs do that?

Author: Nancy White

Publishing:  Scholastic Inc.

Number of Pages: Paperback—32 pages

Genre:  Nonfiction—Reference

Reading Level:  Ages 6-9

Summary: This book is all about dogs and why they act the way they do.  There are a bunch of questions in it that are then answered.  There a lot of fun illustrations throughout the book that would help with a children’s interest in what they are observing.  Since there are a bunch of questions it would be good for a child to be able to look up a certain question that they have about their dog and then they can get it answered.  There are questions like “Are dogs like wolves,” “Why do dogs wag their tales,” “Why do dogs pant,” and “Why do dogs prick up they ears sometimes?”  There are many more questions and the author does a great job at answering the questions in a way that a child could learn and understand.

My Reaction to the Book:  I thought this was a very good book for children that have dogs and are curious as to why they do the things they do.  There are two-dozen frequently asked questions about dogs in the book and then they are answered with fun pictures. 

Potential Problems:  There are not any problems with this book because it just gives information about dogs and why they do the things they do. 

Recommendations:  I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that has a dog because it is a good book to learn a little bit more about they dog.