mat_tobin's review against another edition
2.0
I just didn't get it. The illustrations are sweet and I suspect many children will love some of the humour but it was caught between trying to be semi-serious (about how we can all make a difference) and extremely silly. Also, 'why' the mayor is a dog is never really explained. It was as if Scheidt and Harmon were trying to put in too many things and the pieces didn't fit. I will say though, that there were moments that made me chuckle (and my boys) but they mostly revolved around Aaron (the young, gross brother) and fart jokes.
paulinemaria's review against another edition
5.0
Going through the Graphic Novel section of the school library I work at! A perfect book for kids who can't stop checking out Captain Underpants, and also wholly enjoyable for adults to read.
wispila's review against another edition
funny
informative
medium-paced
1.75
I found the humor obnoxiously annoying, but I also think Im too old and uncool to like it. Probably very nice for kids in right age.
teacher2library's review against another edition
3.0
Funny and full of fart jokes. Contains some interesting back matter (e.g. how to draw the characters and how to contact your representatives).
jackphoenix's review against another edition
3.0
Featuring one of the cutest illustrated dogs ever, MAYOR GOOD BOY'S surprising combination of appealing art, potty humor, and appeal to activism will make it a pleasure for middle-grade readers and more.
malloriew's review against another edition
5.0
This book was adorable and probably one the best and funniest books I've read so far this year. I would have never thought that a dog would end up being Mayor, but I'm really glad in this book that the mayor was a dog because that would never happen in real life. I actually wish it would because humans do the absolute worse things and dogs are so smart and adorable. This is a great book and I can't wait to read the sequels!
antimony's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
very very sweet and cute! i love that the art is simple & there's a guide in the back so that if a kid wanted to draw the characters they could. and most of the jokes were fun as well! also i appreciated that mayor good boy loved cheese. my dog is also a cheese hound. i really loved abby as well. yes the characters are kinda flat but it's geared towards younger kids so it isn't a big deal
obligatory comment on other reviews: someone said that they couldn't get past "how the dog became the mayor"....i have news for you about suspension of disbelief.
obligatory comment on other reviews: someone said that they couldn't get past "how the dog became the mayor"....i have news for you about suspension of disbelief.
destdest's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Nonsensical and fasted-paced but most importantly it’s FUN! I liked the humor here, so I enjoyed reading this. How readers receive the humor will vary their enjoyment.