Review by Booklist Review
K^-Gr. 1. Biscuit, the adorable little golden dog, makes an appearance in a My First I Can Read series. Biscuit wants to follow his young mistress to school, but, of course, that isn't allowed. When his girl heads off, Biscuit finds his own way there. Even with a limited amount of words and the shortest of sentences, Capucilli tells a real story, one that will capture the attention of the newest reader. First there is the suspense of the puppy's making it to school. Then, there's Biscuit cutting a wide swath through the school, until he's finally picked up by the principal. The friendly watercolor artwork nicely illustrates the action. --Ilene Cooper
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Review by Horn Book Review
When Biscuit the dog sneaks into school, he explores a gym class, a story hour, and the lunch line. His owner tries to hide him, but Biscuit quickly wins the hearts of both her classmates and their teacher. The plot is minimal, but the simple text (much of which is the refrain Woof, woof!) and the serviceable illustrations make it an obvious choice for both Biscuit fans and new readers. From HORN BOOK Spring 2003, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
Biscuit, Capucilli's playful pooch (Biscuit Wants to Play, 2001, etc.), tries a paw at higher learning. After being admonished by his owner that dogs do not go to school, the curious canine decides to attend for a day. A quick dash across the park deposits the inquisitive pooch inside the school, where Biscuit takes a quick peek at a typical school day. Story time and snack time are the highlights of the puppy's trip, while the gentle suspense of being discovered by the little girl heightens the tension of the tale just enough to sweep hesitant readers along to the conclusion. For this My First I Can Read Book, Capucilli's selection of topic and complexity of vocabulary is right on target for novice readers. Her hallmark combination of questions and statements, liberally interspersed with Biscuit's jovial barks, executed in the most basic language-is at once familiar and encouraging for the youngest reader. Schories's colorful illustrations portray the puppy's exuberant explorations and frequent tumbles into mischief. A warmly and invitingly drawn school environment, populated by friendly students and genial teachers, will resonate with children already in school while allowing little one's a glimpse of what to expect. (Easy reader. 3-5)
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