Loose Leashes

by Amy Schmidt

Book Overview

Sixteen kid-friendly rhymes accompany funny photographic portraits of dogs in this delightful picture book. A salty dog's lament of traveling the world is perfectly captured in ballad form; a finicky... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375856412
• ISBN13: 9780375856419
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 3 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Just Wonderful!

I bought this book to give to my grandchildren who immediately fell in love with it. It's become a family favorite. Each grandchild has their own best-loved dog photo and poem...and I have mine too. In fact, I bought a copy of Loose Leashes for myself!

Review from www.firrkids.com

This is a book that no dog lover should be without! A collection of sixteen delightful poems are accompanied by some of the sweetest, funniest and most adorable dog photos ever. Truly a great collection that will tickle your funny bone. Our group of kids were convulsed in laughter on the floor at the photos, let alone the poems. Several different breeds and all different sizes of dogs are featured doing all types of activities. We find dogs wearing glasses, towel turbans and skates. These dogs are bathing, sledding and boating. All this means the readers are left pointing, smiling and exclaiming. Sharing this type of poetry with kids is a great way to get them laughing and having fun. They discover that it's possible to have fun with poetry, which leads to realizing it can also be fun to write poems. As far as kids are concerned, there is no learning here, but rather a group of personable dogs and silly stories. As far as the photos are concerned - this is a top-notch collection of great variety - from sweet Chihuahuas sharing a bone to a lumberjack Labrador Retriever with a pine tree strapped across his back. The dogs' personalities come across in their expression and stature, with each name noted in the lower left corner. Accordingly, each poem is custom fit to the dog - some short and sweet, other longer and flowing. All wonderful! The book is thoroughly enjoyable and provides a great introduction to poetic verse. Children will be drawn in by the photos and fall in love with the poetry. Truly this would be the jewel in the collection of any dog lover.

Fantastic!!!!

I absolutely love both the pictures and the poetry related to the pictures. I have shared this book with my class and they love it. Seeing dogs doing human things has always been a favorite of mine and many people. I purchased this book for a few friends as gifts and they are enjoying it very much. Can't wait for the next book by Ron and Amy!!!!

Something for the whole family!!

"Loose Leashes", by Amy and Ron Schmidt is the perfect family book - there is something for everyone. You will all delight in Ron's pictures of some of the most interesting characters you could ever hope to meet - his doggie friends! Amy's poetry will introduce you to each dog and make you want to get to know them better...... and you can if you look at the back of the book and read the "furry facts" which include what they like and their pet peeves. All in all one of the best family books we have ever purchased. We are all hoping for more from the Schmidts!

2 Tails Up!

Loose Leashes is a wonderful book on many levels. Husband and wife duo team up with vibrant pictures and wonderful poems. I, personally, loved the poem about Splash the pug; being a pug owner myself I've wondered how well of a swimmer he'd really be. This is a timeless book that can be read over and over again. Oftentimes, children get bored midway through a book, but because each page has its own poem, they can pick and chose which they'd rather read and pick their personal favorites. It would also be a wonderful addition to the classroom, because there are many types of poems included, such as haikus and limericks. It's easy to read and is great for children between the ages of 4 and 8. This is a must-have for dog lovers, parents, teachers, just about everyone! Reviewed by Jennifer LeBrun