Muldoon

by Pamela Duncan Edwards

Book Overview

Muldoon is a precocious puppy who works for the West family. Or at least he thinks he does Each day, he performs his chores, waking the family up, bringing the children to school, and helping clean up... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786803606
• ISBN13: 9780786803606
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.8" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Muldoon

My family loves this story. We get a big kick that it is written from Muldoon; the dog's, perspective.

It's a Dog's Life.....

Meet Muldoon, a perky brown dog who "works" for the West family. And as he tells us, from sunrise to sunset, a dog's work is never done. From getting the family up in the morning, to walking the kids to school, ("Muldoon puts the children on a leash so they don't run away.") to sorting through the trash to make sure nothing important has been thrown out by mistake, and "washing" the dishes at the dinner table, he keeps his family in line and on schedule. Each day is so busy. There is "yard work" to do, holes to be dug and plants to be moved. There are enemies to chase away, and playtime at the park with his children. "Muldoon can't believe how many times the children lose their ball. He has to find it for them over and over again." Even when he's asleep he's on the job listening for trouble. "He knows Mr. and Mrs. West rely on him to guard their kennel." Pamela Duncan Edwards playful, tongue-in-cheek story is told from the family dog's point of view, and though little ones won't get all the subtle jokes in the text, they'll revel in Henry Cole's engaging and lively artwork. Each entertaining illustration is filled with cheerful, bright colors, wonderful facial expressions, delightful humor, and witty, eye catching detail. Perfect for youngsters 3-7, Muldoon is an endearing picture book no dog lover will want to miss.

Simply Delightful

This wonderful book takes a look at the life of a family dog from his point of view. He keeps his family busy by "helping out" with the chores, like making sure the mom never throws out anything useful (he checks the trash) and washing the kids (though they get him wet while in the process). Ms. Edwards' book will appeal to kids and parents.