(4) K-3 Rookie Reader series. Illustrated by Gary Bialke. In this slight story, Sam, a rambunctious and clumsy mutt, serves as Rosie's show-and-tell at school. In his exuberant doggy style, Sam paints, sharpens pencils, sings, and wreaks havoc during snack time. After his visit, Sam ends up in school himself--obedience school. The color illustrations, dominated by blues and browns, depict a classroom demolished in Sam's reckless wake.

Reviewer: Sheila M. Geraty

(3) K-3 Rookie Reader series. Guarding the house and wrecking the house look a lot alike in this light, humorous picture book about a rambunctious dog who loves staying home alone. Loud and lively caricatured illustrations tell the real story behind the simple text, as they show that Sam's method of looking for burglars involves chewing books, digging in closets, and knocking down drapes.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.