Georgette Noullet’s first published book is a hoot! Bailey is a little beagle who is looking for a place to sleep. But he keeps getting pushed out of one bed and then another. This is a nearly wordless book with cartoon style illustrations.
David Slonim’s acrylic and charcoal pictures capture the feel of night as Bailey wanders looking for a bed. No words are needed to understand Bailey’s feelings as he tries each possible sleeping spot. The expressions on his doggie face are priceless.
This is an excellent choice for narrative practice for preschoolers. Encourage the children to “read” the story using the pictures. The repetitive phrasing will have the group joining in to chant “Move over, bed hog dog.”
Ms Noullet was inspired by her own dog, also a Bailey, who rules her home. David Slonim has illustrated many other children’s books including the delightful He Came with the Couch.
Check the WRL catalog for Bed Hog.
