Title:
Good Boy, Fergus!
Author:
David Shannon
Published:
The Blue Sky Press
Copyright: 2006
Pages:
40
Category:
Children
I chose this book because the author stands out, and I
have so many of the Trouble David series. I think I am drawn to his books
because of the illustrations; they are amazing. The book is great, and it didn’t
take me long to read it to my daughter. The book is very simple although the
illustrations can tell the story too. Fegus is a playful dog, who loves to
play, get scratched on his tickle spot, chase police bikes and much more. I
love the part were Fergus is told not to beg for food, but he does and the
owner gives in. The book shows the everyday life of Fergus in a nutshell.
The illustrations in the book are done with acrylic paint
showing expressionist. Some of the illustrations
are big and bold showing when Fegus is happy or sad. The text is done as though
someone is talking to Fergus like a kid.
I recommend this book for first through second grade;
it is very simple and has a lot of repetition. I would use this in the math
area, ask how many times the owner says, “Good boy, Fergus” or says the name, “Fergus”.
I'd even ask how many names Fegus was called, (Mr. F., Mister itchy
bobo scratchitty man). What is the dog full name as a language question? I
would even use this book to show the children what it is like taking care of a
dog. This book won the 2008 Kentucky
Bluegrass award.
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