By Eve Bunting, Michael Rex, Illustrator
Marshall Cavendish Children?s Books, $16.99, 32 pages
The minds and imaginations of little children will not only be engaged in the wonderful illustrations by Michael Rex, but they will be receiving a much needed lesson in today?s world?the importance of nutrition and exercise. Eve Bunting?s story of a little boy named Carson and his dog, Jack starts with a trip to the veterinarian who examines Jack and lets Carson know that his dog is ten-pounds overweight.? Taking the health of his pal seriously, Carson begins a routine of heavy exercise and poor Jack also has to give up all his treats.? But does Carson exercise with Jack or does he learn a lesson himself in the end?
Eve Bunting is a mother of three and a grandmother of four.? She has offered her experience and understanding of a child?s mind by authoring more than 200 children?s books. Bunting has won many awards including the Golden Kite Award. Illustrator Michael Rex discovered art as a senior in high school, attended the School of Visual Arts in New York City and now successfully writes and illustrates children?s books.? His colorful style is so well suited to this story that it will delight children of all ages.
Reviewed by Doreen Erhardt
Source: http://www.sanfranciscobookreview.com/childrens/my-dog-jack-is-fat/
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