"I Could Chew On This: And Other Poems by Dogs" by Francesco Marciuliano

Following I Could Pee on This: And Other Poems by Cats comes I Could Chew On This: And Other Poems by Dogs. I loved the cat book, but this one is even better (though, as a dog owner, I could be really biased). The book is filled with poems that perfectly capture the panic a dog goes through when it's owner is missing (also known as: in the bathroom) or starts to prepare dinner and then stops to take a phone call, the embarrassment of having a human that insists on dressing their dog in clothing and what's it like to chase after a tennis ball that was never actually thrown. Dog lovers will fall in love with this book.

Francesco Marciuliano has really hit a home run with this book. I am quite the sucker for a cute dog story and I laughed quite a bit while reading this book. It is very cute though I must say it is likely not for everyone. I am certain that the only people who will enjoy this book are dog lovers so if there is a dog lover on your Christmas list and you aren't sure what to get them, there is a good chance that this would be a well received present.

Happy Reading!
-Melly

"I Could Pee on This: And Other Poems by Cats" by Francesco Marciuliano

I came across Francesco Marciuliano's I Could Pee on This: And Other Poems by Cats quite by accident, but immediately knew that I had to get a copy.  I justified it by purchasing it for a friend who loves cats and flipped through it before wrapping it.  And by "flipped through" I mean I giggled hysterically and kept running into the kitchen to read poems to my mom.  If you don't like cats, don't go near this book.  But if you do love cats and are aware of the silly thing they do then this book is certainly worth a read. However, I'm not quite sure if it is worth a purchase.  It works well as a gift, but it is not something I would purchase for myself.  I suggest checking to see if your library has a copy and then make the decision whether or not you want to own a copy. 

Happy Reading!
-Melly