What Dog Knows
Sylvia Vanden Heede author Bill Nagelkerke translator Marije Tolman illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Gecko Press
Published:1st Apr '16
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"This original mix of character and non-fiction captures the imagination. Dragons sit alongside rockets and skeletons; activities and conversation alongside facts and quizzes—and there are surprises, like Wolf’s recipe for mummifying Cat!" Julia Marshall, Publisher
A fresh and funny mix of story and non-fiction for inquisitive readers that covers the touchstones of childhood obsession: robots, knights, dinosaurs, rockets and more.
When Wolf finds a fact-filled book in the library, he thinks he will at last outsmart his clever friend, Dog. The two friends spar as they learn all about mummies and skeletons; robots, knights, and pirates; dinosaurs and dragons; rockets and the moon. As always with Wolf and Dog, there is just as much to learn about getting along together; about friends and enemies, food and fl"A refreshingly unconventional mix of science and storytelling, of physical work and brain work." -- Kirkus Reviews (US)
"Some topics are dished up with a slice of dark humor, but the entire book exudes a quirky charm. Spot and full-page images add to the volume’s zany presentation and make it a great choice for reluctant readers." -- School Library Journal (US)
"Gecko Press always seem good at finding brilliant oddities, and for me there’s no better example than What Dog Knows. This is a wonderful, quirky book that mixes serious facts with hilarious conversation." -- The Alligator’s Mouth (UK)
"A refreshingly unconventional mix of science and storytelling, of physical work and brain work." -- Kirkus Reviews (US)
"Some topics are dished up with a slice of dark humor, but the entire book exudes a quirky charm. Spot and full-page images add to the volume’s zany presentation and make it a great choice for reluctant readers." -- School Library Journal (US)
"Gecko Press always seem good at finding brilliant oddities, and for me there’s no better example than What Dog Knows. This is a wonderful, quirky book that mixes serious facts with hilarious conversation." -- The Alligator’s Mouth (UK)
ISBN: 9781776570379
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124 pages