Book Review: Bark George by Jules Feiffer
Today’s book review is in honor of Dan the Library Man at Vacaville Public Library - Cultural Center, as he is the first person who ever read the book to me. Or was that George (his puppet dog extraordinaire)? In either case, Bark George by Jules Feiffer is a fun little romp about a pup named George and his mother who would really like him to bark. He’ll moo, oink, or quack, but he just won’t bark. What exactly is going on?
This book is perfect for storytime. It’s short. Most of the images are very simple. Oh, and it’s darn cute. Well, apart from the tiniest bit of grossness (that the kids will love) that involves a vet. It’s set up in a “echo/response” format. George’s Mother asks him to bark on one page, and George make another sort of noise instead on the facing page. Give it a try. It won’t take very long, and you’ll really enjoy the end. Trust me on this.
book review, Vacaville Public Library, Bark George, Jules Feiffer
August 3rd, 2007 at 12:50 pm
Definitely one of my favorites! My sister gave this to us when Opening Act #2 was born; it’s fun to add visuals to the reaching. My aunt reads it to her kindergarten class, too, but probably without the visuals.
Great pick.
August 3rd, 2007 at 1:18 pm
I feel honored to have a review in my honor! I still read this book for most library tours I do, or class visits I make. In fact, I just read it yesterday for a tour. George still thinks its about him. So he is honored too. He’s wondering if all this honoring involves getting candy.
Thanks!
Dan
(the Library Man)
August 6th, 2007 at 10:11 am
Glad to know that the…er three of you agree with me. (I send George some virtual candy…)
August 9th, 2007 at 6:17 pm
George mostly enjoyed the virtual candy, but said it tasted a bit “computery”. He says “thanks” anyway.