Go, Dog. Go!

Go, Dog Go! Is an absolute favorite of mine! I think it's because of the great memories I have of it from when I was a child, but I was given the opportunity to read it the other night and I felt like a child again. I love how different dog is vastly different, and their differences are even brought up. It shows children that it is okay to be different and that everyone should strive to be different and not change because of what others think. I also love the illustration in this book because it is fun to look at and each picture goes with the words being read. The little boy I was reading this to also felt the need to count the dogs on certain pages, so there is a math element that can be used when introducing this book.

My baby is nearly 22 so we last read this together roughly 19 years ago. The other day he walked in and said "Do you like my hat" and I said "I do not like your hat." He looked annoyed and told me he was wearing it to the dog party no matter what I thought. That is how special a book this is. I felt obligated to stop in and register that 5 star.

i remember when i was 6 and being able to read this book by myself so i wanted my grandson to be able to do the same thing. he loves books and is always reading them. some i think he's memorized cuz he can't do some of the words. because i sent the book to them i didn't read it. but i do know it's about comparisons. tall/short, wet/not wet, fast/slow, etc the dogs line up for a race to the big tree. it's a really nice surprise when you reach the tree at the end of the race.

Go, Dog Go is a beginner picturebook. The book focuses on dogs and opposites. Fast dogs, slow dogs, green dogs, red dogs. The language begins as simple and then increases in difficulty. The pictures describe what is being said, which helps students decode with context clues. This picturebook is intended for grades pre-k to 2nd. I think this book is a fun read. It can encourage students to read independently. Each page is a prequel to the following pages. This sets students up for success. I enjoyed this book both as a child and as an adult. I would place this book in my classroom library. During independent reading time, this book can provide struggling students with the resources to participate in the class-wide time. I would also show more encourage my fellow educators to utilize this book if they are so able. show less

“Do you like my hat?”

Hilarious! My 4 1/2 year old bonus son told me he had watched an animated episode inspired this, so I just had to get him the original! He loved it! I still worry about the dog party on the tree, but after 60 years, I guess they know what they're doing!

Personally, in my opinion, I feel like this book is slightly overrated. The vocabulary in it is simple and easy to read. Whenever I read this book to children, it ends up getting them riled up, and then they won't sit down to actually hear what the book is about. I do have to say this book is good when teaching colors, directions, and sizes. There are ways to make it a fun game when reading because kids tend to get anxious when the book is being read to them. Someone could create obstacles that are similar to the book and have the kids play out the book and the directions. If you do that, they are hearing what the book is saying because they are having to follow along to play the game correctly. In this aspect, it is a great read-aloud show more book for younger kids. I just wouldn't read it to them if it's relaxation time. show less

In my opinion this is a great book for emerging readers. As an early childhood ed student, we learn the importance of patterns in text, repetition and rhyme. This book demonstrates those characteristics as it tells the story of dogs engaging in everyday human activities. The book repeats that phrase "go, dog, go" countless time throughout the text. This helps children pick out sight words and allows them to recognize certain letter patterns that form words. There are also nonsense words like "kenamachu" which help readers to sound out words and enjoy the silly aspects of reading. This is such a good way to get children excited about reading. Children can relate to the story because, while they aren't dogs, they do drive in cars and show more experience similar events to the characters. During a few of pages, the dogs are supposed to be asleep. Many children can relate to bedtime and not wanting to go to bed. The general moral of this story is the various activities of the day people (and dogs) experience, However the phonics component of this 'learn to read" book carries huge weight to the purpose of the text. show less