Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-In this winning picture book, a dog and a cat decide to take a trip together, and what starts off as a simple bike ride turns into an adventure across land, sea, and beyond. The pair travel via all sorts of vehicles including a canoe, a submarine, an airplane, and lastly a rocket ship, which blasts them to the moon. Finally, the friends come full circle as the story concludes, determining that "even though it's fun to roam, there's nowhere quite as great as home." Ying's simple, concise rhymes bounce easily from one to another, making this picture book a solid option for a travel- or transportation-themed read-aloud. The story is told in dialogue, alternating between the dog and cat; the book cleverly uses two different font types to distinguish between the two voices. The digital illustrations feature bold, bright colors and thick lines with cartoon characters, which will make them eye-catching and appealing to young readers. VERDICT With zippy rhymes and vibrant art, this title is a strong addition for most picture book collections.-Laura J. Giunta, Garden City Public Library, NY © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
In cheerful rhyming couplets, a dog and cat embark on a long trip: "The sun is shining--what a day! / Grab your bags. Let's go away!" Along the journey, the friends discuss (in different typefaces) their various modes of transportation--a bicycle, several boats, a plane, and finally, a rocket to the moon. Simple cartoon-style digital illustrations accompany the accessible dialogue. (c) Copyright 2019. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
A cat and a dog, a charming interspecies couple, embark on a rhyming travel adventure employing various modes of transportation.Bags packed and ready to go, the dog declares, "The sun is shiningwhat a day! / Grab your bags. Let's go away!" The dog, clad confidently in a bow tie (and nothing else) leads the way as the cat follows and questions each destination. "We'll take a trip! / A trip to where? / Let's take a trip from here to there." (The text consists entirely of dialogue, with changes in voice cued by a change in typeface.) They start out on a hike, then, at the cat's suggestion, switch to a bike with a sidecar. When they arrive at a broken bridge, they change to a canoe and then a tugboat, move below to a submarine, above to an airplane, and finally blast off in a rocket to the moon. Back on Earth and at home, the two recollect their trip contentedly, framed photos on the wall memorializing special moments. Simple, black-outlined cartoons depict this extended expedition, while the rhyming story offers just enough drama and excitement for preschoolers. As any two amiable friends might play, the cat here is happy to be knowledgably guided by its capable fellow traveler while their imaginations take them beyond the playroom.A good time! (Picture book. 3-5) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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