Review by Booklist Review
Move over Sheep in a Jeep (1986), here come Pugs in a Bug. The text incorporates simple counting (one through six), snappy rhymes, and sound effects ( Beep beep! Bow wow! ) and tells the story of One pudgy pug in a clean green bug / Zipping round the bend / Looking for a friend. Once the pug has collected five compatriots, they join the Pooch Parade with other similarly mobile dogs (greyhounds in a bus, bulldogs driving cabs, and poodles on skateboards), and the pugs eventually claim the judges' prize. This canine motor show comes to a chaotic and amusing halt when a squirrel dashes across the road, leading to a frantic free-for-all. Still, it's a happy group of pugs who make their way home with dreams of renewed glory in next year's parade. The illustrations are full of pizzazz and the same bouncy energy as the text. This book is just right for a dog-themed toddler storytime, where children can count and beep along.--Dean, Kara Copyright 2010 Booklist
From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-K-One pug sets off for the Pooch Parade in his VW Beetle and along the way he picks up five more pugs. The rhyming text is set in a fun font and often changes colors, emphasizing repeating lines and setting up a chant for a read-aloud. When the pugs finally reach the parade, they join a multitude of other dog breeds in all sorts of different vehicles, and readers are sure to enjoy the silliness of huskies pulling sleds, sheepdogs in a Jeep, bulldogs in cabs, etc. The color and details in the illustrations make this an eye-catching book. When children look closely, they will discover all the accessories the animals have, from the poodle's retro sunglasses to the sheepdog's top hat. The illustrations are the best part of this tale, capturing humor and vibrancy. This is a fun book, but the structure is a little off. It begins as a counting book up to the number six, and then the counting element stops midway. The chanting portion is a bit strained because it changes on every page (only portions of it are repeated throughout the whole book), which will make participation confusing for listeners. Not a first purchase.-Lora Van Marel, Orland Park Public Library, IL (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
(c) Copyright Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Review by Horn Book Review
One at a time, six adventurous pugs hop in a VW Beetle convertible for a rhyming romp through the countryside. When the Bug ends up at a "Pooch Parade," the pugs, along with a variety of other canines, enter the fray, each on a different mode of transportation (e.g., skateboard, sled, scooter). Brightly colored illustrations reinforce the text's exuberance. (c) Copyright 2012. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
(c) Copyright The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Review by Kirkus Book Review
(Picture book. 3-6)]] Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
