Monkeys and Dog Days
Illustrated by Tomek Bogacki Published August 2008
Max and his older brother, Pete, are getting a dog. A dog needs to be played with. That’s the fun part. But a dog also needs to be fed, bathed, and walked. Max and Pete promise to share the responsibilities. But when Fudge comes to live with them, it isn’t long before Pete decides that a dog is more work than he thought, and Max discovers that there are unexpected rewards for being the dependable one.
Reviews
Kirkus
The endearing characters and appealing plot will encourage [readers] to return to the monkey brothers again and again.
Bookloons.com
The storyline will not only keep a reader interested, but it will teach him or her a little something about responsibility.
School Library Journal
The story, divided into four chapters, includes a sprinkling of fun facts about dogs and emphasizes important lessons about responsibility, loyalty, and cooperation. —Linda L. Walkins, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Brighton, MA