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Waggers is a picturebook written by Stacy Nyikos and illustrated by Tamara Anegon. When
Waggers is adopted, he tries to be a good dog, he really does! But
Waggers’s tail goes crazy when he gets excited, and Waggers' tail is
extra long. You would not think a tail could do much harm, but his tail
causes trouble on a epic level. He never means to cause trouble, but his
happiness or excitement makes his tail go crazy and then trouble
ensues. After too much damage has been caused, mom and dad think Waggers
might not be the right dog for their family. Can Waggers and his family
find a way to stay together?
Waggers is a charming picturebook about a dog that just wants to be loved and be part of a family. however, Waggers' seemingly uncontrollable tail causes trouble at every turn. Anyone that has a good natured but very active child, pet, or adult in their life has met a creature like Waggers. All smiles, love, and good nature but leaving destruction in their wake. Like Waggers, awareness of themselves and a good way to channel that energy makes all the difference. I think the book offers a good message about giving chances, channeling enthusiasm, and love surpassing issues when given a chance. the illustrations perfectly capture the trouble and charm that is Waggers. I really enjoyed the colors and personality evident on each page.
Waggers is a charming picturebook about a dog that just wants to be loved and be part of a family. however, Waggers' seemingly uncontrollable tail causes trouble at every turn. Anyone that has a good natured but very active child, pet, or adult in their life has met a creature like Waggers. All smiles, love, and good nature but leaving destruction in their wake. Like Waggers, awareness of themselves and a good way to channel that energy makes all the difference. I think the book offers a good message about giving chances, channeling enthusiasm, and love surpassing issues when given a chance. the illustrations perfectly capture the trouble and charm that is Waggers. I really enjoyed the colors and personality evident on each page.
I recommend Waggers
to anyone with a pet, particularly one that causes unwitting
destruction. Readers that carry that same enthusiastic abandon or know
someone that does will also greatly enjoy this book. however, do not
pass it up just because your life or house is peaceful, Waggers will charm and bring a smile to the face of anyone that picks it up.
About the Author:Stacy
Nyikos is the award-winning author of many mischievous books for
children. She’s not sure how that happened. She didn’t get into trouble
as a child. Well, if you don’t count borrowing sandwiches from her dad.
He wasn’t eating them anyway. Stacy holds an MFA in Writing for Children
at Vermont College, which she didn’t borrow. They gave it to her.
Really. Ask her kids. Or her dog. Just don’t ask her husband. He’s
misplaced a few sandwiches. When she isn’t chasing stories—or
sandwiches—Stacy can be found scribbling in the wilds of Oklahoma. She
is currently working on a new adult novel about her grandfather’s
adventure canoeing from Indiana to New Orleans – over 2,000 miles of
paddling – in 1939.
Thanks for such a great review!
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