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Dalmatian in a Digger
Dugger! Dugger! Digger! What’s that noise? It's the booming sound of big construction vehicles, and Little Dalmatian is determined to find out what they are building in this energetic picture book from Rebecca Elliott.
34 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2017
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Rebecca Elliott
200 books295 followersRebecca Elliott is the author and illustrator of the best-selling Owl Diaries series (Scholastic US) & over 20 picture books including Just Because, Sometimes, Naked Trevor and Zoo Girl, for which she was nominated for the 2012 Kate Greenaway Medal.
Her new series The Unicorn Diaries (Scholastic US) & her first YA novel 'Pretty Funny ' (Penguin Random House) are out now.
Her new series The Unicorn Diaries (Scholastic US) & her first YA novel 'Pretty Funny ' (Penguin Random House) are out now.
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January 3, 2017
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
This was a fun book, though I found it a bit repetitive, and the puppy a slight bit annoying. He kept getting in the way of the builders (in one case just turned up in front of a vehicle), and I was just shaking my head.
I did love the little sounds that he hears, and that we then are told what makes that sound. There are various fun vehicles that are shown in the book, with at the end we are being told what they are all doing there. I also did like that each vehicle had an animal that had the same first letter as the vehicle (Camel in a crane, Bear in a Bulldozer, etc.). This was a nice touch.
The art was pretty decent, I mostly liked how the vehicles were drawn. The puppy was so-so (especially during the oh my gosh parts).
The ending was cute, and I was happy for our little puppy.
All in all, I did enjoy this picture book, but then again I am a fan of vehicles. :)
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
This was a fun book, though I found it a bit repetitive, and the puppy a slight bit annoying. He kept getting in the way of the builders (in one case just turned up in front of a vehicle), and I was just shaking my head.
I did love the little sounds that he hears, and that we then are told what makes that sound. There are various fun vehicles that are shown in the book, with at the end we are being told what they are all doing there. I also did like that each vehicle had an animal that had the same first letter as the vehicle (Camel in a crane, Bear in a Bulldozer, etc.). This was a nice touch.
The art was pretty decent, I mostly liked how the vehicles were drawn. The puppy was so-so (especially during the oh my gosh parts).
The ending was cute, and I was happy for our little puppy.
All in all, I did enjoy this picture book, but then again I am a fan of vehicles. :)
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
September 29, 2023
A three star read for me, but definitely a four star read for Rowan. And since he checked out this one himself from the elementary school library; he gets final say. He was really excited to show this one to me, and that makes sense: there are various animals operating heavy machinery to build a fancy deluxe treehouse in the woods. Kind of a Rowan greatest hits.
He liked doing the different construction vehicle sounds together, and was asking whether the words rhymed, since that’s been a big kindergarten topic of late.
So while I may not find it the most dazzling book, watching Rowan engage with it shows that it’s certainly doing what it sets out to accomplish with its target audience. Big props for that.
He liked doing the different construction vehicle sounds together, and was asking whether the words rhymed, since that’s been a big kindergarten topic of late.
So while I may not find it the most dazzling book, watching Rowan engage with it shows that it’s certainly doing what it sets out to accomplish with its target audience. Big props for that.
July 19, 2017
Yes, another picture book about animals doing construction work. But the art is appealing, and the sound making potential irresistible. There's room on the heavy machinery shelf for this one too--and if you need more space, the animals here could probably build you an extension.
November 8, 2019
Another silly option for dog based story time!
August 7, 2016
What a cute book for little ones who love machines. First the little dalmatian needs to figure out what is making the various noises. He then tells the reader what the machine is doing and then we get to see what the animals operating the machines makes when they all work together.
The illustrations in this book are wonderful. They are vivid and so child friendly. There is a lot to look at and explore on each page and what fun parents and children will have making the noises that are in the book. A great book for family libraries and for Grandma and Grandpa to read as well.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
The illustrations in this book are wonderful. They are vivid and so child friendly. There is a lot to look at and explore on each page and what fun parents and children will have making the noises that are in the book. A great book for family libraries and for Grandma and Grandpa to read as well.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
September 6, 2016
My preschooler enjoyed reading it, and smiled each time a new animal was introduced. The noises didn't always help identify the machinery in advance, but the cute result let us talk about who did what and about the various lifeforms on each page (including the worms).
(Did anyone else figure out where those logs and rocks came in?)
It would have been better in person (where we'd actually see the 2-page spread properly) rather than in ADE, but I didn't hear any complaints!
Disclaimer: I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
(Did anyone else figure out where those logs and rocks came in?)
It would have been better in person (where we'd actually see the 2-page spread properly) rather than in ADE, but I didn't hear any complaints!
Disclaimer: I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
October 11, 2016
A funny mix of animals and big machines, two things little kids love. What are they building?
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December 21, 2016
Today We Did
A little dalmatian wakes up to some loud noises coming from outside. What could be making that noise?
My three year old boys loved this book. It has big machinery and animals, two of their favourite things. In their view the only thing that could have made it better was if it had dinosaurs as well! They loved the onomatopoeia that went with each vehicle. I liked the way this text was formed.
The story is simple and best read aloud for the vehicle noises. We read it as a digital edition, but I think it would have been nicer to have the physical book, as we could have seen the two-page spread as it was meant to be. The illustrations in Dalmatian in a Digger are super cute, especially the little dalmatian. The pictures are bright and clear, and we enjoyed finding the little mouse on each page. My boys liked the digger, but I was partial to the Bear in a Bulldozer.
Dalmatian in a Digger is most suitable for toddlers and preschoolers.
*I obtained this book as a digital copy through Netgalley. I did not receive any other remuneration, and this is an honest review composed entirely of my own opinions.
A little dalmatian wakes up to some loud noises coming from outside. What could be making that noise?
My three year old boys loved this book. It has big machinery and animals, two of their favourite things. In their view the only thing that could have made it better was if it had dinosaurs as well! They loved the onomatopoeia that went with each vehicle. I liked the way this text was formed.
The story is simple and best read aloud for the vehicle noises. We read it as a digital edition, but I think it would have been nicer to have the physical book, as we could have seen the two-page spread as it was meant to be. The illustrations in Dalmatian in a Digger are super cute, especially the little dalmatian. The pictures are bright and clear, and we enjoyed finding the little mouse on each page. My boys liked the digger, but I was partial to the Bear in a Bulldozer.
Dalmatian in a Digger is most suitable for toddlers and preschoolers.
*I obtained this book as a digital copy through Netgalley. I did not receive any other remuneration, and this is an honest review composed entirely of my own opinions.
February 3, 2017
Synopsis:
Dugger! Dugger! Digger! What’s that noise? It's the booming sound of big construction vehicles, and Little Dalmatian is determined to find out what they are building in this energetic picture book from Rebecca Elliott.
Review:
This is a great book for children, especially one that likes construction machines or animals. There are plenty of both in this book. It is cute how the children have to guess what is coming next, I really liked that. The story is cute and all the animals add a lot to the excitement. The illustrations were bright and colorful and were a big part of the story.
I would recommend this to parents who are looking for a fun book to read the children in their lives. This book would be a wonderful addition to a family library or any preschool.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a honest review. I would like to thank NetGalley and Capstone Young Readers for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Dugger! Dugger! Digger! What’s that noise? It's the booming sound of big construction vehicles, and Little Dalmatian is determined to find out what they are building in this energetic picture book from Rebecca Elliott.
Review:
This is a great book for children, especially one that likes construction machines or animals. There are plenty of both in this book. It is cute how the children have to guess what is coming next, I really liked that. The story is cute and all the animals add a lot to the excitement. The illustrations were bright and colorful and were a big part of the story.
I would recommend this to parents who are looking for a fun book to read the children in their lives. This book would be a wonderful addition to a family library or any preschool.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a honest review. I would like to thank NetGalley and Capstone Young Readers for the opportunity to read and review this book.
June 18, 2018
This book is highly problematic for me as I know that Littles will love it for the construction aspect and for all of those out there who love dogs. HOWEVER, by the end of the book I wanted one of the vehicles to do violence here...that's going to sound all sorts wrong I realize. *face palm*
This was SO ANNOYING--the puppy jumping and "Oh-my-goshing" all around on every page--dude was going to get hit by construction equipment if he didn't stop flipping out, seriously!
And then the sounds the equipment made? They. Got. Old. Fast.
How about the illustrations? Blech is the kindest thing I can say.
All in all, highly problematic, because people out there are losing their gourd over this "cute little puppy in this clever construction book with the really awesome treehouse playground equipment at the end! Yippee!"
Double Blech.
This was SO ANNOYING--the puppy jumping and "Oh-my-goshing" all around on every page--dude was going to get hit by construction equipment if he didn't stop flipping out, seriously!
And then the sounds the equipment made? They. Got. Old. Fast.
How about the illustrations? Blech is the kindest thing I can say.
All in all, highly problematic, because people out there are losing their gourd over this "cute little puppy in this clever construction book with the really awesome treehouse playground equipment at the end! Yippee!"
Double Blech.
April 30, 2021
We were given this book for my son's first birthday. The first time I read it, I wasn't very impressed - lots of repetition and the little pup was a little annoying. However, as it became one of his favorite books, it started to grow on me. Just recently, I pulled it off the shelf to read to him again (he's almost 6). I know our animal and truck days are coming to an end and when he (if he ever) tells me that he doesn't want me to read him this book. I think I'll have to excuse myself to cry.
November 1, 2018
My six year old really enjoyed this. She is a beginning reader and she liked the repetitive nature of the text and being able to "read along" with me. A combination of animals (dogs, bear, duck, camel) and heavy machinery (crane, digger, dump truck, bulldozer) with lots of sound effects, so a good option for read alouds and likely most kids in the under 6 set. Also, the duck in the dump truck wears goggles, which I find charming.
February 22, 2017
From the spine to the insides this a great good about animals and construction equipment. Great early literacy skills with illiterations and a repetitive phrase.
Nicely colored illustrations show both the equipment and the outdoors in a fun manner. The end papers are an added bonus, giving young children a lot to look at.
Nicely colored illustrations show both the equipment and the outdoors in a fun manner. The end papers are an added bonus, giving young children a lot to look at.
September 26, 2017
Dalmatian in a Digger
“Dugger! Dugger! Dugger! What’s that noise? Little Dalmatian is about to find out as he follows the booming noises of big construction vehicles in this energetic picture book.”
I rated this book with 4 stars. I chose this book because it uses a lot of sounds on each page to keep the reader engaged and exited for the upcoming page. I think this book is great for ages 3-8.
“Dugger! Dugger! Dugger! What’s that noise? Little Dalmatian is about to find out as he follows the booming noises of big construction vehicles in this energetic picture book.”
I rated this book with 4 stars. I chose this book because it uses a lot of sounds on each page to keep the reader engaged and exited for the upcoming page. I think this book is great for ages 3-8.
July 5, 2023
2.5 stars. Unfortunately there's just a lot missing for us with this picture book. The sound effects (Onomatopoeia) doesn't really match the vehicles, there were missed opportunities with each of the animals driving the various vehicles, and the framework and content of the prose was lacking. Not a win for us.
June 11, 2024
This book was just the right length for the first book of a storytime for 2-year-olds. Kids and parents participated in the sounds, but it wasn't perfectly set up for that, since it wasn't really easily predictable. I put up felt machines with felt animals behind them as I read, then added a few more, so it led right into a hiding game.
July 13, 2017
I found the puppy to be annoying. He seemed to "love" every machine that made any noise anywhere nearby - just not enough to stay out of their way or to leave the operators alone.
Who needs that many machines to build a treehouse, anyways?!?
Who needs that many machines to build a treehouse, anyways?!?
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Hmmm maybe it so it can make that was in desperate attempt the other two hours before the start button down there were only to go home early tomorrow or
May 18, 2017
This was so cute! all types of animals in different pieces of machinery. This would be great for twos or preschool
September 12, 2017
Super cute book with engaging illustrations and age appropriate informative text for young readers that yields a great book! My 3 yr. old daughter loved it!!
February 15, 2018
A cute picture book with great illustrations and fun noises to make.
May 5, 2018
The pictures are adorable. Wish the author had used the correct names of the vehicles.
June 8, 2018
A child that is really into construction vehicles could enjoy this book, but it's a bit boring for other children.
September 2, 2018
This book is adorable! A perfect board book for little hands, I know my two preschoolers will love this one.
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley.
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley.
May 7, 2019
The animal construction crew is hard at work in this word repitive book for toddlers building something special for a little dalmation.
September 11, 2020
We borrowed this simply because we’re reading The Owl Diaries. It was fine and Maddie enjoyed the noise repetition a lot.
October 15, 2021
A Dalmatian puppy is excited to see all sorts of animals in construction equipment out his window. Lots of alliteration and a fun result being built in the backyard.
March 12, 2023
Pretty Cute Read
March 12, 2023
Little guy liked it
April 13, 2023
4/13/23 "Construction"
Simple and repetitious, but animals + big machines = big hit! Add in some funny noises, and what could be better?
Simple and repetitious, but animals + big machines = big hit! Add in some funny noises, and what could be better?
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