Book details
Please Take Me For a Walk
Description
Please Take Me for a Walk is a celebration of dogs and kids and community.The book stars a very persuasive pup pleading with his best friendthe reader!to take him for a walk. He recounts all the fun things they can see and do: chase squirrels in the yard, greet neighbors on their block, visit the shopkeepers downtown, swing by the schoolyard, and then run and play in the park. The dog run at the park is filled with all kinds of amazing purebreds and mutts, and our puppy wants them all to see "my best friend and me."Susan Gal uses this story of a dog's best walk ever to catalog all the favorite places in a child's world. She starts in the house and the yard, then widens her scope to the block, the neighborhood, downtown, and the park. And she captures the magical way the people of a community can be brought together through their pets.The dog's enthusiastic voice and eagerness to go out walking will resonate with any dog owner. And Susan Gal's artwork is so enticing and adorable it will have even confirmed cat lovers heading for the pound!Happy walking, everyone!
Age
3-7
Text complexity
developing
Length
40 pages
Why to read
- Encourages Responsibility: 'Please Take Me For a Walk' is a delightful story that can help teach children about the responsibilities involved in caring for a pet, emphasizing the importance of regular exercise and attention for animals.
- Promotes Empathy: Through the perspective of a dog longing for companionship and adventure, the book fosters empathy in young readers, helping them understand the feelings and needs of their furry friends.
- Stimulates Imagination: Susan Gal's engaging narrative and charming illustrations invite children to explore their imaginations, as they envision the various places and experiences the dog dreams of when asking for a walk.
- Supports Language Development: With its simple yet expressive language, the book is an excellent tool for early readers to practice their reading skills, expand their vocabulary, and develop a love for literature.