For context, imagine the puppy, Smart George, having a bit of a nightmare, replete with talking trees who are teaching him math. Bull's eye, every time.Ī FANTASTIC QUOTE, THAT GETS BETTER IF YOU'RE SEEING THE ART POWERFULLY EVOCATIVE DIALOG, and pictures, RIGHT FROM THE STARTįeiffer's simple line drawings are soooooooooooo expressive, so lively.Īnd his dialog goes straight to the character's point of view. * This book is named one of 100 Great Children's Books by the New York Public Library.
* This book is Number 9 on "School Library's Journal's" list of the Top 100 Picture Books. ON THE FRONT INSIDE FLAP OF THE JACKET, TWO FACTS I'll comment about him below, to fill in some info for any of you Goodreaders who aren't yet familiar with this brilliant, brilliant artist. It all makes for a witty, laugh-out-loud play on the old favorite about the old lady who swallowed a fly." - ALA Booklist *(Starred Review)* "Young readers will roar with laughter at this slapstick farce.A book by THE Jules Feiffer!!!!!!!!! When I saw two picture books by him at my public library, I could hardly believe it.
the pictures burst with the sort of broad physical comedy that a lot of children just love. When she asks him again, he goes "Oink." What's going on with George? Readers will delight at the surprise ending! ALA Booklist Editors' Choice | Maryland Children's Book Award | Parents' Choice Silver Honor | Keystone to Reading Book Award (Pennsylvania) | Georgia Children's Picture Storybook Award | Flicker Tale Children's Book Award (North Dakota) | Florida Children's Book Award | Charlotte Zolotow Award Honor Book | Buckeye Children's Book Award (Ohio) | Arizona Young Readers' Award | ALA Notable Children's Book "Feiffer's characters are unforgettable. When George's mother tells her son to bark, George goes "Meow," which definitely isn't right because George is a dog. bark! This picture book geared for the youngest readers is perfect for those who love Mo Willems's Pigeon series. #9 on School Library Journal's list of the Top 100 Picture Books Named one of 100 Great Children's Books by The New York Public Library From acclaimed author-illustrator Jules Feiffer, Bark, George is a hilarious, subversive story about a dog who can't.
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