Cute new book that I'll be adding to our 4th/5th grade school library. It's told from the dog's point of view and is sure to be a hit with my developing readers along with all readers who like a funny story. There wasn't much action the first half of the book, but it got better and the vocabulary is hilarious. Even adults will get a kick out of the "About the Authors" section, which includes "James Pat-My-Head-Erson" ("one of the biggest-selling GOOD BOYS"), "Steven Butt-sniff" ("His Wrong Pong series was short-licked for the Roald Dahl funny prize"), and Richard Watson ("a labra-doodler"). At the end, there is a dog dot-to-dot and word search, which won't go over well in a library. I wish publishers would consider things like that, but, oh, well. Still a cute story! ( )

Funny set-up for the Dog Diaries series. Told from a dog's point-0f-view. He has his own vocabulary. He is funny as he talks about leaving the shelter and getting his pet human. I enjoyed his unique view on his actions and the reactions of others. I could picture him doing the things he did. This book made me happy and I look forward to more of Ruff and him. ( )