Reviewed by William Rowen Healthy Roar reporters
Dog Loves Books
Written and illustrated by Louise Yates
Dog Loves Books is about a dog who loves books so much that he decides to open a bookstore. When he finds himself sitting around with nothing to do, Dog starts taking down books from the shelves and reading them. He forgets that he is waiting for customers and is able to take adventures through the books he is reading. Reading helps him feel less alone and even makes him forget he was waiting for customers to come into the store.
The illustrations are helpful because even though Dog doesn’t share the adventures with the reader, you know what’s happening. For example, while the words in the book don’t tell you about dinosaurs or flying in planes, the pictures do.
Just like in the book, reading can help keep you healthy by taking your mind off what you’re thinking about and can make you feel less alone.
The fourth-grade Rowen readers said the book was interesting. This book would be good for many different students. Even if you can’t read the words, the pictures help tell the story.
