  | Full Text Reviews: Booklist - 01/01/2017 Rosie is a very lucky dog. Her owners, two brown-skinned children, love to admire Rosie’s many talents, even when those talents tend to the naughty end of the spectrum. Her owners encourage her appreciation of both the day and the night: “Rosie runs and plays / and runs and plays / ALL DAY!” “Rosie sleeps and dreams / and sleeps and dreams / ALL NIGHT.” Though Rosie’s antics mean she doesn’t always behave, she is beloved by the children, who find humor in her wrongdoings. Davick’s bold, vibrant colors and shapes couple well with Rylant’s concise text; both highlight the obvious bond between the children and Rosie and Rosie’s antics, while also offering a lesson about opposites. The rhythm of the text ensures this will be an easy read-aloud that will warm hearts and keep young readers’ attention. - Copyright 2017 Booklist. School Library Journal - 02/01/2017 PreS-Gr 1—A smiley, brown-skinned brother and sister narrate this tale, which follows their beloved dachshund, Rosie, as she goes about her busy day. The story is broken into very short chapters, each highlighting a pair of opposites. For example, in "Rosie Good and Bad," Rosie is praised for her "GOOD sitting," "GOOD barking," and "GOOD eating." After snatching a slice of pepperoni pizza off the table, however, she is told, "BAD eating, Rosie!" This is followed by the children reinforcing their unconditional love for the pup. This pattern is repeated throughout the narrative. The flat cartoon illustrations display simple shapes and bold colors on a white background. The characters, with their round heads and eyes, will appeal to young readers. The basic vocabulary, repetitive text, large font size, and ample spacing make this a good choice for beginning readers. It could also serve as an introduction to opposites. VERDICT While this title is not an essential purchase, its sweet message and utility as an introduction to opposites make it a worthwhile addition.—Kimberly Tolson, Concord Free Public Library, MA - Copyright 2017 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission. Loading...
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