For a while we had to read this one every night, several times. It can wear out your voice. Len and I had a set pattern of barking voices that started to emerge and became the expected sound of the book.

Sandra Boynton’s children’s books are new classics. I first discovered her delightful picture books via my sister-in-law, who had an entire shelf of Boynton’s books for my nephew. Now, with my own little boy, I’m really enjoying them. Her books all claim “serious silliness” on the back cover. I’d agree: we all enjoy the light-hearted silliness, but a child may still learn something. more detailed review on my blog

There are ten dogs in this book. (And one cat.) Each dog (and cat) has its own way of making lots of noise. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to make a public nuisance of yourself by BARKING AT THE TOP OF YOUR LUNGS! AROOFF! AROOFF! AROOFF!

That really just about sums it up.

If you think you can't manage it - don't buy the book. But if you think you *can*, you're bound to have great fun with it. I promise :)

Just... don't expect your kids to learn their numbers this way. They'll get too caught up with the barking! ( )

A counting book with dogs, with funny pictures of many different kinds of dogs, and their different barks. Our kids loved this, but the parents found that if you really tried to do all the different bark voices you'd wear out your voice! Good fun for toddlers and preschoolers. ( )

Not only is it fun to count the dogs and to act out their various barks, but my son finds this book very tasty as well. ( )