"Joey and Jet," is about a boy named Joey and his dog Jet. As Joey throws the ball, Jet fetches it. While Jet chases the ball, he is taken on an adventure among the birds, through the trees, on the water, down the hill, up the hill, across the street, between the tables, over the roofs, into a hole and out of a hole. On the last page of the book, it says, "A dog's work is never done." This book can show children about the responsibility of being a pet owner. ( )

This is a cute book about the adventures of a boy named Joey and his dog Jet. They are playing fetch and the ball seems to go a ways away. This is a great book to read to children who want to go on a short little adventure. A dog's job is never done, find out why in this cute story! Great for all ages! I would recommend smaller children though. ( )

This is about a boy named Joey and his dog, Jet. Joey is playing fetch with Jet. Jet goes on an adventure and through many obstacles to fetch the ball. When he finally returns with the ball, Joey throws it again. Joey probably doesn't realize just how strenuous it is for Jet to fetch that ball. ( )

Kirkus Reviews
A game of fetch teaches young children how to describe locations. When Joey throws the ball for his faithful dog, Jet, the dog takes off on a journey. "Jet chases the ball among the birds . . . through the trees . . . on the water . . ."-until at last it pops out of a hole in the ground and he's able to grab it. The words referring to locations are in bold type, adding emphasis: up, down, across, between. A double-paged spread follows Jet back through the maze of places he's visited and finally back to Joey, who praises Jet-and then throws the ball again. Yang's simple textured illustrations keep the focus on the dog and the ball, further emphasizing the location of the ball in relation to its surroundings. He also sidesteps a very common complaint of the very young: except for the birds and the fish, all the characters have two eyes showing, even when their heads are in profile, thereby avoiding the inevitable question: "Where's his other eye?" An excellent introduction to what can usually be a difficult concept for youngsters. (Picture book. 2-5) ( )