Stick Dog Dreams of Ice Cream($9.64Value)

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Stick Dog and his pals are back, but this time the temperature is rising and they're all feeling the heat. They need cold, cold ice cream on this hot, hot day! It will take all of Stick Dog's smarts to guide his friends to a scrumptious ice-cream feast. They'll battle a water-attacking machine, discover rainbow puddles, and chase the strangest, loudest truck they've ever seen. But there's a looming threat to their mission―Stick Dog gets spotted by a human . And the police are on his tail. If he's captured, Stick Dog may never see his friends again. If he escapes, it's ice cream for everyone. With hilarious text and stick-figure drawings, reluctant readers will eat this one up! Perfect for fans of such series as Dog Man, Big Nate, Timmy Failure, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Other favorites in the series include  Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog, Stick Dog Chases a Pizza , and many more! Laugh-Out-Loud Humor: Join five goofy stray dogs as they try to understand the human world, battling fearsome "water-attacking machines" and discovering mysterious "rainbow puddles." - Teamwork and Friendship: Stick Dog may be the brains, but he'll need help from his four quirky friends—Mutt, Poo-Poo, Stripes, and Karen—to pull off this ice cream heist. - Illustrated Chapter Book: Packed with the signature stick-figure drawings that bring Stick Dog's hilarious antics to life on every page. - Perfect for Reluctant Readers: An easy-to-read, fast-paced story that will have fans of Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid begging for more. Gr 3–6—Stick Dog, Karen, Poo-Poo, Mutt, and Stripes kick off this story in the woods, where they are trying to beat the heat by sticking to the shade. It soon becomes evident to Stick Dog, the most intelligent of the crowd, that he and his pals are in need of a stronger solution, lest they all melt. They soon spot an ice-cream truck and devise a plan to cool off. The stick illustrations throughout are good, goofy fun and will attract readers who can't get enough cartoon-style illustrations amid a middle grade romp. Stick Dog is a slightly condescending narrator, though readers will likely overlook this in favor of the other dogs' humorous quirks. Familiarity with the previous books isn't necessary, but expect readers who pick it up to look for the rest of the series. VERDICT A solid purchase for reluctant readers or for libraries looking to build up a section of titles in the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" vein.—Ashley Prior, Lincoln Public Library, RI “Full of silly, slapstick doggy humor. An enticing package.” ―Kirkus Review - Kirkus Reviews “The cartoonlike drawings add to the fun. Readers are sure to enjoy this adorable story about working together toward a goal.” ―ALA Booklist - ALA Booklist ” . . . young readers will get a kick out of the animals’ thought processes and hilarious explanations. This style of story-part chapter book and part graphic novel-will be a sure hit with children.” ―School Library Journal - School Library Journal It's never been so hot. And the dogs have never been so hungry. The temperature is rising—and Stick Dog and his pals are feeling the heat. They need cold, cold ice cream on this hot, hot day. It will take all of Stick Dog's smarts to guide his friends to a scrumptious ice cream feast. They'll battle a water-attacking machine, discover rainbow puddles, and chase the strangest, loudest truck they've ever seen. But there's a looming threat to their mission—Stick Dog gets spotted by a human. And the police are on his tail. If he's captured, Stick Dog may never see his friends again. If he escapes, it's ice cream for everyone. Tom Watson lives in Chicago with his wife, daughter, and son. He also has a dog, as you could probably guess. The dog is a Labrador-Newfoundland mix. Tom says he looks like a Labrador with a bad perm. He wanted to name the dog "Put Your Shirt On" (please don't ask why), but he was outvoted by his family. The dog's name is Shadow. Early in his career Tom worked in politics, including a stint as the chief speechwriter for the governor of Ohio. This experience helped him develop the unique, storytelling narrative style of the Stick Dog books. More important, Tom's time in politics made him realize a very important thing: Kids are way smarter than adults. And it's a lot more fun and rewarding to write stories for them than to write speeches for grown-ups.