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mehsi's review
5.0
I already heard about this book several times, so imagine my delight when I got a mail about this blog tour. Yep, I book shimmied, I fangirled, I squealed. This book just looked so much fun, and I was delighted that I was picked to be featured on the blog tour with a review!
Because of my vacation I was a bit busy, but I found a time and spot to relax and read this one, and boy, I loved it.
I normally am not a big fan of dogs who can talk (even if it is a few words), especially in a book that doesn’t really feature magic, or worlds with only animals, but I do have to say that I liked the fact that Douglas did it. It made that last scene even more awesome, gave it way more impact, and I have to confess I did cry a few tears because I was so happy. Not only for Douglas, but also for Nancy, and everyone else.
Douglas was a great character, though I had a laugh because of how near-sighted he was. Sorry if that sounds mean, but it was just too funny to see him talk to a coat/hat/shoes because he thought it was his owner, or that he would just chase a leaf thinking it was a squirrel. He even turned up at someone else’s house and ate the dog’s food there because he thought he was at home. Of course I also felt sorry for Douglas, he didn’t even notice that he wasn’t doing the right things.
He must be really happy, and he should feel lucky, with such an owner as Nancy. Who already knew Douglas wasn’t seeing much, but when things really started to escalate knew she had to do something. And she did the sweetest thing she could have done, she brought Douglas to a store to have his eyes checked (and I just laughed so much at what Douglas saw in those images, dinosaurs, oh my!).
The story was really heartwarming, and with each passing page you will love the characters more and more (or at least I did).
The art is absolutely gorgeous and I just couldn’t stop looking at the pages. The colours fitted with the story (and also the seasons that were taking place at the moment) perfectly.
All in all, this is one book I would really highly recommend. I can imagine it would be a good read for kids who need glasses but don’t want them. To show them what wonderful experience it will be.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Because of my vacation I was a bit busy, but I found a time and spot to relax and read this one, and boy, I loved it.
I normally am not a big fan of dogs who can talk (even if it is a few words), especially in a book that doesn’t really feature magic, or worlds with only animals, but I do have to say that I liked the fact that Douglas did it. It made that last scene even more awesome, gave it way more impact, and I have to confess I did cry a few tears because I was so happy. Not only for Douglas, but also for Nancy, and everyone else.
Douglas was a great character, though I had a laugh because of how near-sighted he was. Sorry if that sounds mean, but it was just too funny to see him talk to a coat/hat/shoes because he thought it was his owner, or that he would just chase a leaf thinking it was a squirrel. He even turned up at someone else’s house and ate the dog’s food there because he thought he was at home. Of course I also felt sorry for Douglas, he didn’t even notice that he wasn’t doing the right things.
He must be really happy, and he should feel lucky, with such an owner as Nancy. Who already knew Douglas wasn’t seeing much, but when things really started to escalate knew she had to do something. And she did the sweetest thing she could have done, she brought Douglas to a store to have his eyes checked (and I just laughed so much at what Douglas saw in those images, dinosaurs, oh my!).
The story was really heartwarming, and with each passing page you will love the characters more and more (or at least I did).
The art is absolutely gorgeous and I just couldn’t stop looking at the pages. The colours fitted with the story (and also the seasons that were taking place at the moment) perfectly.
All in all, this is one book I would really highly recommend. I can imagine it would be a good read for kids who need glasses but don’t want them. To show them what wonderful experience it will be.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
alboyer6's review
4.0
Great book about getting glasses even though the title on the cover makes we want to squint.
meggomyeggo1210's review
3.0
Funny and cute, helpful for kids that are needing the eye doctor or glasses
marmeelovesbook's review
5.0
This book is a must have, especially if you have a child who is about to get glasses or already has them!
taliaissmart's review
5.0
Douglas can’t really tell what he’s looking at...until he gets glasses! This book made me laugh and smile so much!!
readingthroughtheages's review
3.0
Great book for the primary classroom, a time when many kids are getting glasses.