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Summary
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A funny and energetic story perfect for children who love dogs!
Meet Twinky the Dinky Dog, whose only problem is that he doesn't feel dinky at all. With his spunky mix of determination, practice, and bravery, Twinky is about to show the entire town that he is - most definitely - not dinky at all. With engaging characters, easy-to-follow plots, and popular topics, this is an ideal Step 3 reader for children who are ready to begin the exciting journey of reading on their own.
PRAISE FOR TWINKY!
"Kids will cheer." - Kirkus Reviews
"Ideal for those newly comfortable with reading solo." - Booklist
Author Notes
KATE KLIMO is the author of the hit middle-grade series Dragon Keepers and the new YA trilogy, Centauriad. She lives in New Paltz, NY, with her husband and two horses, Fancy and Harry.
MICHAEL FLEMING is making his publishing debut as the illustrator of Twinky The Dinky Dog . He has been drawing fantastic scenes on various surfaces since the age of three. His colorful work blends a love of nature and monsters with a dash of the mischievous. He has worked with Lucasfilm, Google, American Greetings, and many more.
Reviews (3)
Horn Book Review
Twinky may be small in stature but he's giant-size in aspiration. "Twinky-Poo" is mortified when his owner dresses him in silly clothes, carries him around in a purse, etc. But, thanks to lessons from the big dogs, Twinky proves himself by scaring away a would-be robber. Humorous digital illustrations, though too synthetic-looking, express the pup's big-dog personality in this simple dreaming-big story. (c) Copyright 2013. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
A petite, pampered pooch learns how to run with the big dogs in this funny early reader that will resonate with any kids who might long for a less protected, more exciting environment. Twinky, a diminutive Boston terrier, is completely coddled by his overprotective owner. She sends him to charm school and carries him in her purse. She dresses him in sweaters and "made him go potty on a wee-wee pad. That was the worst!" Klimo cleverly uses repetition of all these pampered-pet features as a humorous device that also reinforces those terms for new readers. When Twinky escapes to the dog park to play with larger, more experienced dogs, he learns "big-dog moves" like "struts and growls and snarls and scowls." This comes in handy later that night, when Twinky must defend his home from a burglar. Twinky's heroics are recounted in a newspaper story, and he is allowed to act like a normal dog with his new pals. Snappy, computer-generated illustrations provide a contemporary flair for Twinky's adventures, with stylized, angular shapes for the dogs and a muted palette of sophisticated shades. Kids will cheer as the little guy breaks free from mom's apron strings--go, Twinky! (Early reader. 5-8)]] Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
In his heart Twinky knew he was a big dog. Ah, the plight of little dogs everywhere. But Twinky's owner treats him like a dinky dog: carrying him in her purse, making him go potty on a wee-wee pad, and calling him Twinky-Poo. How humiliating. So Twinky makes his escape and learns the big-dog ropes at the park from canines with solid names like Tank and Bertha. In a twist ending, Twinky puts his new skills to use and saves the day, thereby earning him some much-needed freedom. This level-three reader combines a high-interest subject with appealing characters, challenging vocabulary words (jiggled, scowled), and bright, bold cartoon-like artwork ideal for those newly comfortable with reading solo.--Kelley, Ann Copyright 2010 Booklist
