Bow-Wow may look like your average terrier. The streets he walks may seem familiar. But just around the corner, things get a little unusual. With nary a word, Mark Newgarden and Megan Montague Cash have created a story about a bold new doggy who goes where no doggy has gone before. With a spring in his step and his tail only occasionally between his legs, Bow-Wow faces down every foe--well, almost every foe--in his path.Step aside, mutts. There's a new dog in town.
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“Bow-Wow, with his bold lines and expressive black-olive eyes, recalls the retro simplicity of a Bazooka bubble gum comic. It’s a markedly simple execution, yet the story’s witty details stand up to repeat readings.”Family Fun
“Call it a kindler, gentler Twilight Zone in which the doughty protagonist is allowed to return home to bowl and bend at the end of the day. Thoroughly inspired.”Kirkus Reviews (starred)
* “The clever circular plot is funny, quirky, and even suspenseful, working well as a wordless picture book.”--School Library Journal 7/1/07 (starred)
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“Call it a kindler, gentler Twilight Zone in which the doughty protagonist is allowed to return home to bowl and bend at the end of the day. Thoroughly inspired.”Kirkus Reviews (starred)
* “The clever circular plot is funny, quirky, and even suspenseful, working well as a wordless picture book.”--School Library Journal 7/1/07 (starred)
“Bow-Wow, with his bold lines and expressive black-olive eyes, recalls the retro simplicity of a Bazooka bubble gum comic. It’s a markedly simple execution, yet the story’s witty details stand up to repeat readings.”
Family Fun
“Call it a kindler, gentler Twilight Zone in which the doughty protagonist is allowed to return home to bowl and bend at the end of the day. Thoroughly inspired.”
Kirkus Reviews (starred)
About the Author
MARK NEWGARDEN is a cartoonist, author, screenwriter and creator of many novelties for children including the tremendously popular Garbage Pail Kids. He lives in Brooklyn, NY.
MEGAN MONTAGUE CASH has illustrated for The Children's Museum of Manhattan, Nick Jr. Magazine, Eboo toys and others. She is also the author and illustrator of I Saw The Sea and the Sea Saw Me. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thumbs-up kid's book
Aug 7 2007
By Armchair Interviews
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
Bow-Wow has a big day in store. He has breakfast to eat and...what's that?! A bug has invaded his territory.
Bow-Wow Bugs a Bug is a wordless picture book with a lot going for it. In this nearly comic book format, quite a story is told for readers to interpret as they like. Mini stories make up each page and they all combine to form the whole of Bow-Wow's day. And what an unusual day it is. You wouldn't believe what can happen if you follow a bug around your beat.
My kids positively pour over this book. They will flip a page, dissolve into giggles and call me over to see the next exploit. Bow-Wow deals with just the types of things that appeal to a child's sense of humor. And I think it's pretty funny, too.
I believe this is the type of book that will help pre-readers develop a love of books because it will get them turning pages and using their imaginations. Be aware, though, that this is not a board book. Though it will be great fun for toddlers to look through, it will require parental hands to stay intact.
I think the prime target age is 4 to 6. At least my three in that range loved it. They give it six little thumbs up.
Armchair Interviews says: These little thumbs can't be wrong!
Bow-Wow Bugs a Bug is a wordless picture book with a lot going for it. In this nearly comic book format, quite a story is told for readers to interpret as they like. Mini stories make up each page and they all combine to form the whole of Bow-Wow's day. And what an unusual day it is. You wouldn't believe what can happen if you follow a bug around your beat.
My kids positively pour over this book. They will flip a page, dissolve into giggles and call me over to see the next exploit. Bow-Wow deals with just the types of things that appeal to a child's sense of humor. And I think it's pretty funny, too.
I believe this is the type of book that will help pre-readers develop a love of books because it will get them turning pages and using their imaginations. Be aware, though, that this is not a board book. Though it will be great fun for toddlers to look through, it will require parental hands to stay intact.
I think the prime target age is 4 to 6. At least my three in that range loved it. They give it six little thumbs up.
Armchair Interviews says: These little thumbs can't be wrong!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
How to make an instant classic
May 2 2007
By Paul Karasik
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
Take one part Crockett Johnson, add one part James Thurber, and one part Buster Keaton.
Add a dash of Samuel Beckett.
Separate the words and set them aside for Sunday's crossword puzzle.
Stir in 2 1/2 cups of unique graphic brilliance.
Mix well and spread evenly on 56 pages.
Cut off crusts and serve at bedtime with a glass of milk.
Bow-Wow...WOW!
Add a dash of Samuel Beckett.
Separate the words and set them aside for Sunday's crossword puzzle.
Stir in 2 1/2 cups of unique graphic brilliance.
Mix well and spread evenly on 56 pages.
Cut off crusts and serve at bedtime with a glass of milk.
Bow-Wow...WOW!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
I dare you not to laugh out loud
Jan 5 2009
By Dorothy Raymond
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I volunteer with the Pasadena (California) Humane Society Barks and Books program, visiting local libraries where young readers join us and read to my dog. Recently when a six-year old sat down beside us, clutching a copy of "Bow-Wow Bugs a Bug, " I was surprised to find that there was not a single word on the first page, or any of the following pages. However, instead of 'reading' our visitor regaled us with a truly imaginative story as she turned each page. Soon we were both giggling, then laughing non-stop, sharing the hilarious adventures she discovered and recounted on every page.
I have my own copy now, and have recommended it to every children's librarian in the program.
A terrific way to unleash young (and old) imaginations.
I have my own copy now, and have recommended it to every children's librarian in the program.
A terrific way to unleash young (and old) imaginations.
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