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If You Were a Dog {Review and #Giveaway}

September 29, 2014 by Dawn

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Little kids and imagination go together perfectly, and with the new picture book by Jamie A. Swenson, childrenĀ can pretend while they read along. If You Were a Dog, with Chris Raschka’s signature whimsical watercolors, is a delightfully fun read.

The text of this picture book talks directly to the reader, asking them to imagine themselves as a variety of animals and offering ideas of the ways in which they would act as those creatures.

If you were a dog, would you be a speedy-quick, lickety-sloppidy, scavenge-the-garbage, frisbee-catching, hot-dog-stealing, pillow-hogging, best-friend-ever sort of dog?

The characteristics offered for dogs, cats, birds, and even dinosaurs, are spot-on and use creatively descriptive language that is fun to read aloud, allowing for the adult reading this to young children to really bring the text to life. With an imaginative flair, this story would be perfect for a class read aloud, encouraging children to join in with the parts in which the animals howl, hiss, or swoosh through the skies.

Chris Raschka has been recognized with one Caldecott Honor and two Caldecott Medals, and his style’s appeal to me lies in its use of vibrant colors and broad watercolor brushstrokes.Ā He captures the cuteness of animals with his thick lines and colorfully engaging illustrations.

If You Were a DogĀ is rich in language and gorgeous in presentation, a perfect combination in a book for preschoolers and young elementary school aged children.

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63 Comments

  1. deanna says

    October 11, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    We are dog lovers at my house and would love this book. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  2. Kimberly Schotz says

    October 11, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    I like books that use watercolors as illustrations.

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  3. Mandy Kauffman says

    October 11, 2014 at 11:36 am

    I would to win this to read to my kids. Thanks for the giveaway! šŸ™‚

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  4. Patrycja Chudziak says

    October 11, 2014 at 11:05 am

    My son would love this book..Ty for the chance.

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  5. Marcia Goss says

    October 11, 2014 at 9:57 am

    I would love to win this book for my grandson.

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  6. Nancy says

    October 11, 2014 at 8:55 am

    If I were a dog, I’d want to be a Westie!

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  7. Annmarie W. says

    October 11, 2014 at 8:39 am

    My young niece is starting to read, so this would be a good book for her!

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  8. Diana Hatch says

    October 11, 2014 at 8:28 am

    Looks like a fun giveaway. Thanks!

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  9. Leela says

    October 11, 2014 at 4:19 am

    I entered the Children’s Activity Atlas giveaway.

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  10. Leela says

    October 11, 2014 at 4:17 am

    I would love this for my kids.

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  11. liz l says

    October 10, 2014 at 10:15 pm

    Looks like a great book

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  12. Danielle Jones says

    October 10, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    I have a nephew that is learning to read. I think he would enjoy this since he has a wild imagination.

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  13. Billie Wilson says

    October 10, 2014 at 11:32 am

    I’d love to win this book for my daughter, she would enjoy it.

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  14. Dawn Monroe says

    October 9, 2014 at 11:02 pm

    I think my oldest granddaughter would enjoy it.

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  15. Carly D. says

    October 9, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    I loved books as a kid so I hope my kids will too.

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  16. Nannypanpan says

    October 9, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    Would love it for my girls

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  17. Sonia says

    October 8, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    I love the idea of this book. Would be nice for my son. I want him to have lots of books!

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  18. Corey Olomon says

    October 8, 2014 at 4:04 pm

    I think my youngest son would like this book!

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  19. Birdiebee says

    October 8, 2014 at 2:47 pm

    Sounds like a great book for younger kids.

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  20. Idaho Jill says

    October 8, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    This looks like a cute book, thanks!

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  21. megan tilley says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:10 am

    This book looks so cute!

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  22. Emily says

    October 7, 2014 at 9:55 pm

    This would probably be one of my sons favorite books! He loves anything involving “woof woofs”.

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  23. Sarah Matos says

    October 7, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    What a cute book. My daughter would love it

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  24. Dominica H. says

    October 7, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    My son is a little uneasy around dogs so this might be a perfect book for him!

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  25. Les Johnson says

    October 7, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    This looks like a really cute book. Would love to share it with my daughter. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  26. Shannon says

    October 7, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win this for my son

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  27. DEBIJOT says

    October 7, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    This would be a great book to add to his collection.

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  28. Nanya Powell says

    October 7, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    Sounds amazing — my daughter would love

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  29. Seyma Shabbir says

    October 6, 2014 at 11:09 pm

    My sons would love this! My sons are 5 and 7 and love animal books!

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  30. Anita Yancey says

    October 6, 2014 at 6:48 pm

    This book is so cute. I just know my daughter would love it. Thanks for having the giveaway.

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  31. Kathy stevenson says

    October 6, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    This looks like a cute book!

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  32. Em Mahr says

    October 6, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    My niece would absolutely love this book – hoping to win!

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  33. Debby Chandler says

    October 6, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    If I were a dog I would be a Collie.

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  34. D Schmidt says

    October 5, 2014 at 10:33 pm

    This looks like a great book, thanks for the chance

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  35. Vickie Couturier says

    October 5, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    my grandsons would love this

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  36. Austin Baroudi says

    October 5, 2014 at 10:52 am

    Thanks for the chance!

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  37. Carolsue says

    October 5, 2014 at 5:40 am

    This sounds like a wonderful book!

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  38. Natalie F says

    October 4, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    My kids love picture books and this looks like a cute one they would both like.

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  39. Cindy Brooks says

    October 4, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    This would be a cute book for introducing kids to dogs!

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  40. danielle says

    October 4, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    My son and I love reading together!

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  41. Angela Saver says

    October 4, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  42. Crystal Rose says

    October 4, 2014 at 10:38 am

    You can’t go wrong with a picture book featuring dogs. ^^

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  43. amyc says

    October 4, 2014 at 7:51 am

    This book sounds cute. My kids would love it

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  44. Cheryl says

    October 4, 2014 at 6:59 am

    I love dogs and would probably enjoy this book.

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  45. Amanda Hardesty says

    October 4, 2014 at 5:37 am

    I think my nephew would like this

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  46. Shannon Greathouse says

    October 3, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    My kids would absolutely love this book.

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  47. Lawanna says

    October 3, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    I know just the little kid I would gift this to for Christmas.

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  48. Janet W. says

    October 3, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    This looks really cute! My grandsons would love it!

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  49. Madalyn Haire says

    October 3, 2014 at 4:03 am

    My oldest son loves dogs and my youngest loves books so finally a book that can enjoy together šŸ™‚ ?

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  50. Saver Sara says

    October 2, 2014 at 10:37 am

    My boys would love this book!

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  51. Sonya Morris says

    October 1, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    My little ones would love this book!

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  52. Sara says

    September 30, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    My sweet little guy loves dogs and would love this book!

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  53. Cindy says

    September 30, 2014 at 11:06 am

    This sounds like a wonderful book it is so hard now days to get kids to break away from the computer or TV and use their imaginations. I am the director of a kids Adventurer club and it feels more and more like entertaining them. I work very hard at engaging them in our activities. This book will fit right in with what I do. I will also enjoy reading it to my granddaughter.

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  54. Meagan bs says

    September 30, 2014 at 10:09 am

    i’ve been looking for books that my daughter can try to read on her own, i think this one could be one.

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  55. Heather B says

    September 30, 2014 at 9:06 am

    Looks like a cute book to read with my son!

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  56. Kimberly says

    September 30, 2014 at 6:48 am

    My son would love this book!

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  57. mrsshukra says

    September 30, 2014 at 1:11 am

    My godchild would enjoy this, love anything about dogs!

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  58. Alaine says

    September 29, 2014 at 11:07 pm

    I’d love this book for my son!

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  59. Patricia says

    September 29, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    I love that this book encourages kids’ imaginations.

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  60. Kerrie Mayans says

    September 29, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    This looks like a book my five year old would enjoy.

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  61. anne says

    September 29, 2014 at 10:02 am

    I would love to read this book to my granddaughter and grandson. Lovely. thanks.

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  62. Denise Taylor-Dennis says

    September 29, 2014 at 8:20 am

    This sounds like a great book I would love to have this to read to my son.

    Reply
  63. Barbara Platt says

    September 29, 2014 at 3:35 am

    sounds like a great book for my granddaughter

    Reply

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