The Horn Book Guide

EASY READERS

Ries, Lori

Good Dog, Aggie

48 pp. | Charlesbridge | February, 2009 | Library ISBN 978-1-57091-645-8 $12.95

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Frank W. Dormer. On the first page, readers learn "Aggie is a good dog"--except she doesn't listen and has a strong mind of her own. Ben's efforts to teach her "sit" and "stay" lead to disaster until he discovers the right motivational tools: a red ball and teamwork. Lively cartoon pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations help extend the action in this satisfying easy reader.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley