The Horn Book Guide

PICTURE BOOKS

Ashman, Linda

The Tale of Wagmore Gently

40 pp. | Dutton | September, 2002 | Trade ISBN 0-525-46916-8 $$15.99

(4) K-3 Illustrated by John Bendall-Brunello. When Wagmore the dog destroys one thing too many with his enthusiastic tail wagging, he is told to keep his tail still. He tries hard, but after he and his boy get lost on a hiking trip, it is Wagmore's tail and its gigantic wag that alerts rescuers to their whereabouts. Although the story's ending is predictable, humorous illustrations and dialogue bubbles show Wagmore's valiant efforts to curb his enthusiasm.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley