McDuff Saves the Day - Hardcover

Wells, Rosemary

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786806443 ISBN 13: 9780786806447

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion, 2002

Synopsis

Fred, Lucy, the baby, and McDuff go to the lake for a Fourth of July picnic, but when ants consume all of their food it's up to McDuff to find something for them to eat.

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PreSchool-Grade 2-The sweet, furry pup is back again in a slightly longer tale. Fred, Lucy, their baby, and McDuff are going on a Fourth of July outing and the car is full-to-overflowing with baby gear and picnic paraphernalia. After stopping twice, once to walk and water the dog and again to feed the child, they finally reach Lake Ocarina. McDuff is put in charge of guarding the picnic basket while Lucy and Fred unload the car. When ants carry off their provisions, the West Highland terrier goes in search of food and discovers Mr. DiMaggio's meatballs. The older gentleman shares his picnic with the young family so no one is hungry and no one is lonely. When Mr. DiMaggio plays "The Star-Spangled Banner" on his concertina, the baby's wails and McDuff's howls signal the end of the celebration. Jeffers's humorous illustrations-sometimes four to a page-reveal the day in detail and depict the summer holiday with an old-fashioned flavor. The dog's various expressions are perfectly represented, showing his contentment, surprise, determination, hunger, dismay, and satisfaction. The text will strike a chord with parents who understand all the work that traveling with a young child entails, and youngsters will be pleased to see that this lovable canine has returned.
Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

When a pack of ants invades owners Fred and Lucy's Fourth of July picnic, the Westie star finds the perfect solution in McDuff Saves the Day by Rosemary Wells, illus. by Susan Jeffers.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

PreS.-Gr.2. In this episode of the charming McDuff series, little Highland terrier McDuff and his people-family head out on the Fourth of July picnic. For McDuff, the car trip has its ups (the aromatic fried chicken on the backseat) and downs (sharing space with the new baby). After numerous starts and stops, the family arrives at the lake, ready to enjoy the day. Alas, ants get to the picnic before the people do, but a resourceful, hungry McDuff finds food and, in the process, a new friend. The droll third-person narrative alternates between canine and human points of view, and Jeffers' colorful, glossy illustrations, often presented in multiple panels, with vintage details, use varied perspectives to enhance the text's humor and drama. McDuff's expressive face and his well-meaning if misunderstood antics make this a charmer. Shelle Rosenfeld
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Edition details

• Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786806443
• ISBN 13: 9780786806447
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Jeffers Susan
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32