Bailey at the museum

Harry Bliss, 1964-

Book - 2012

Bailey the dog is excited to go on a school trip to the Museum of Natural History.

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Picture books
Published
New York : Scholastic Press 2012.
Language
English
Main Author
Harry Bliss, 1964- (-)
Edition
1st ed
Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 27 x 29 cm
ISBN
9780545233453
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Review by Booklist Review

Bailey, the only canine member of his otherwise human grade-school class, wags his tail excitedly as their bus pulls up to the Museum of Natural History. When his interest in dinosaur bones gets the better of him, he climbs the T. rex for a taste and ends up with a museum guard as his field-trip partner. Luckily, they get along just fine. They lose sight of the class near the end of the visit, but Bailey's superior nose and tracking skills save the day. Told through short lines of text combined with speech and word bubbles in the pictures, the rambling story gets its spark from the expressive, cartoonlike illustrations. Varying in size from broad double-page scenes to small pictures grouped on one page, the colorful artwork creates a mildly amusing tone and offers plenty of details for children to enjoy. An amiable picture-book adventure.--Phelan, Carolyn Copyright 2010 Booklist

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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Precocious, school-going dog Bailey joins his human classmates on a field trip to the Museum of Natural History in his second picture book. As the class observes a dinosaur exhibits, Bailey gets distracted by T. rex bones. An understanding museum guard swoops in ("I think he's hungry. I feel his tummy growling," he reports), and the two become friends. Bliss strikes a note of hilarity with the combination of serious museum decorum and Bailey's inability to follow the rules, while dialogue balloons and visual details create a busy, engrossing environment. The tender relationship between Bailey and the steadfast guard is the heart of this light, funny story. Ages 3-6. Agent: Holly McGhee, Pippin Properties. (Sept.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Review by School Library Journal Review

PreS-Gr 3-Based on award-winning cartoonist Harry Bliss's picture book (Scholastic, 2012), this tale features Bailey, a lovable dog who is more than a bit excited about the school trip to the Museum of Natural History. Bailey quickly becomes a little too engaged in the exhibits. Not only does he not realize that he shouldn't drink out of the grand outdoor fountain, he also doesn't understand that dinosaur bones aren't for climbing or chewing on. When he races up the T. rex skeleton and starts gnawing on one of the bones, his teacher, Mrs. Smith, quickly assigns him a partner, the museum guard. Bailey's new friend helps-or tries-to keep Bailey out of trouble. Fans will love this animated version of one of their favorite picture books, and newcomers will enjoy meeting this spirited and curious, though sometimes a bit naughty, pup.-Amy Joslyn, Fairport Public Library, NY (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by Horn Book Review

In his second adventure, the irrepressible titular hound from Bailey (rev. 11/11) -- the only dog in Mrs. Smiths class -- is excited about the field trip to the Museum of Natural History. Though his classmates are well behaved, Bailey cant contain his enthusiasm: he crawls up (and gnaws on) the T. rex skeletons spine, sneaks into a teepee for a quick snooze, and wanders away from the group. Even though his actions repeatedly land him in the doghouse, his confidence and charm (along with his keen sense of smell) win the day. He also makes a lifelong friend of the patient security guard tasked to corral the rambunctious pup. Told in straight narrative and with speech balloons, the text provides readers with a clear view into childlike Baileys active mind, along with his classmates (and bystanders) pithy observations. Blisss varied illustrations, switching from close-ups to pigeon-eye-views, keep the tone light and the action moving; Baileys tail is moving, too -- all the time. Enthusiastic fans will beg to see Bailey in other familiar school situations. Good dog, Bailey...and great book, Bliss. robin l. smith (c) Copyright 2012. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by Kirkus Book Review

In his second outing, Bailey, the totally typical early-elementary student who just happens to be a spotted dog, enjoys a field trip and finds a new friend. Bliss doesn't break new ground in this low-key adventure, but his sly humor and smooth writing style make it an utterly enjoyable outing. Bailey eagerly anticipates the school trip and has no trouble finding a partner; following the rules, however, is more challenging. Whether taking a detour to drink from the decorative fountain, napping in a teepee or scampering up a dinosaur's skeleton to gnaw on a bone, Bailey goes (mildly) rogue in most amusing fashion. The latter excursion brings him a new buddy--the museum guard who cheerfully ensures that none of his escapades end unpleasantly. One key to Bailey's charm is Bliss' utterly deadpan humor. Though Bailey's behavior is decidedly canine, none of the humans suggest by word or deed that having a dog in class is anything out of the ordinary. Clever visual jokes enhance the appeal. Bailey's partner, an obviously enthusiastic reader, has two books on the seat beside her: A Book, by Author, and Another Book, by Different Author; a classmate peruses The New Yorkshire. Readers who've already met the endearing Bailey will be glad to see he's back and look forward to further exploits; new acquaintances will surely search for his well-received debut. (Picture book. 4-8)]] Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

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