The Horn Book Guide

PICTURE BOOKS

Lewis, J. Patrick , Zappitello, Beth

First Dog's White House Christmas

32 pp. | Sleeping Bear | September, 2010 | Trade ISBN 978-1-58536-503-6 $15.95

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Tim Bowers. In this companion to First Dog, the president's pooch prepares for the White House Christmas Gala. Doggy guests arrive from around the world, bringing holiday gifts from their countries, e.g., a Bûche de Noël from the French poodle, a glass pickle ornament from the German Affenpinscher. Playful illustrations of the amiable pup in his presidential surroundings enhance the slight story.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan