Review by Booklist Review
In the fourth adventure about lively black pooch Sally, Sally goes on a ski trip. She makes new dog friends and has a lot of fun until she is separated from the group and realizes she is lost. Fortunately, her friends discover she is missing and send rescue dogs to find her. A dogcentric celebration of snow, fun, and friends, the book also pays homage to rescue dogs while reminding children of the importance of staying with the group while in a strange environment. Huneck's distinctive, richly hued woodcuts feature diverse dog breeds--from a dachshund on skis to heroic rescue dogs (the Vermont Snow Angels ), clad in distinctive red vests. The bold folk-art-style pictures, with dogs at center stage, are exactly right for Sally's simple but dynamic tale of her trip. Sure to be enjoyed and appreciated, especially by dog fans. --Shelle Rosenfeld Copyright 2006 Booklist
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Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-In this installment about the endearing black Labrador who starred in Sally Goes to the Beach (2000), Sally Goes to the Mountains (2001), and Sally Goes to the Farm (2002, all Abrams), the pup is off to a dog-friendly ski lodge. With nary a person in sight, Sally sleeps on a sofa ("The bed is just like mine at home") and makes friends with the other visiting dogs. She meets two canines in "handsome" vests who introduce themselves as on-duty rescue dogs. After fanciful adventures skiing, tobogganing, and saucering, Sally is ready to head back to the lodge. Unfortunately, she strays from the trail and is soon lost in the woods. Her new friends alert the rescue dogs, who "know just what to do," ensuring a happy ending. Dog lovers and Sally's fans will enjoy her latest romp. The story also provides a starting point for a discussion of rescue animals, lifeguards, or others who wear recognizable uniforms. The woodcut illustrations provide the right balance of simple lines and details to draw in children. From the skiing dachshund to a tiny Sally lost on the tall mountain, the art contributes much to the story. The text, however, has a choppy style that will not suit every reader. Further, there is an awkward switch from first- to third-person narration and back again. However, this is a small glitch that is probably more distracting to adults than to children. Overall, a fine purchase for seasonal storyhours.-Rita Hunt Smith, Hershey Public Library, PA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
In her fifth adventure, black Lab Sally gets lost in the woods while vacationing at a ski lodge. But her new friends the rescue dogs, always ready to do their job, find her and return her safely to the lodge just in time for dinner. Huneck's woodcuts accentuate the understated humor in this simply told winter adventure. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
Huneck offers another drolly humorous story in his series about Sally, the black Labrador, who this time visits a "dog-friendly lodge" in a wintry mountain setting. Sally's first-person narrative describes arriving at the lodge and meeting new canine companions, including two rescue dogs, as well as activities such as snowshoeing, snowboarding and skiing. When Sally tries to take a shortcut back to the lodge, she loses her way and has to be located by the rescue dog pair. The human owners are never shown directly, and the dogs get along quite well on their own, having their own fun and solving their own problems. The refreshingly simple text is hand-lettered at the bottom of each page, with just a couple of sentences per page. The innocent tone of the uncomplicated story is well-matched to Huneck's distinctive woodcuts, showing Sally and friends in striking contrast against the wooden floor of the lodge or cavorting on the snowy mountainside. (Picture book. 2-7) Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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