Poodle & Doodle by Donna Shepherd
January 7, 2010 by Adrian
Filed under Book Reviews
Reviewed by Donna M. McDine
Title: Poodle and Doodle
Written by: Donna J. Shepherd
Illustrated by: Jack Foster
Ages: Up to 12 years
Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-61633-017-0
Published: December 2009
The balance of friendship can be a difficult one to understand. At times one may feel overshadowed by a friend and become frustrated. Poodle and Doodle by Donna J. Shepherd explores an unexpected friendship in this delightful rhyming story of two distinctly different dogs.
What comes forth through the eyes of one fancy poodle pup, Angel, is her own insecurities of having another dog around. When Scruffy, a cross between Poodle and Labrador is brought home by their owner, Leah, havoc ensues wherever Scruffy goes. His less than stellar manners appall Angel until the “ah-ha” moment that Scruffy is not so bad and is actually fun to have around.
Shepherd wonderfully brings to life real life issues all humans contend with in finding their place with friends. Most of all, we are all individuals whether canine or human and should appreciate the positives in all we meet.
Illustrator, Jack Foster brings the canine characters to life with their young owner, Leah, making it an adventure to read over and over again.
To learn more about author, Donna J. Shepherd, visit www.donnajshepherd.com and www.poodleanddoodle.blogspot.com.
Visit and explore Jack Foster’s colorful world at www.jacktoon.blogspot.com.
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Hi Donna,
What a great topic for a kids book. I think I will pick up a copy and read it too.
I really enjoyed reading your review.
Have a great day!
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This is an excellent book that truly shows how friends can learn to appreciate one another’s differences. I loved reading this one.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Donna.
Great review, Donna! I think this book is very cute, too!
We need more books like these to promote more tolerance and understanding in a thoughtful way! Great interview, Donna.
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