A perfect introduction to causes and effects in a most humorous way. Dog is full of energy and ideas, so when one request is granted, he gets an idea for another, which of course leads to another. Sparse text enable processing of humorous actions and anticipating what Dog might do next. A perfect read aloud.

This book "celebrates verbs of all kinds, in ebullient verses which themselves sail and soar . . ". ("Publishers Weekly"). "A boon for language arts teachers in the upper elementary grades as well as for all children and adults who love to play with language".--"School Library Journal".

"An excellent and enjoyable introduction to grammar for both the younger children who will respond to the verse and images and for older children who will get an overview of adjectives and their uses".--"School Library Journal". "A visual and auditory feast, designed to make language discovery appealing and rewarding".--"Publishers Weekly". Full color.

"With humor, style, and succinct, admirable precision, Heller summarizes everything most people will ever need to know about this particular area of grammar . . . A treasure".--" Kirkus Reviews". "Its lush, exuberant, full-color artwork will grab kids' attention . . ".--"Booklist". An IRA-CBC Children's Choice Book.

Free-verse text describes the transition from day to night and from night to day, revealing the magic in these everyday moments.