First sentence: Elizabeth of York wasn't a storybook princess. Her younger sister, Margaret, loved playing dress-up in their mother's fancy gowns and twirling around her room in a diamond tiara. But Elizabeth was happiest wearing normal clothes and playing fetch with the family's dogs, Dookie and Jane.

Premise/plot: This picture book biography highlights Queen Elizabeth II's love of dogs--particularly Corgis. Her first Corgi was Susan. And many--though not all--of her doggie companions were descended from Susan. The picture book tells the story of their friendship--in part. But it is also a brief introduction to the life/reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

My thoughts: I loved this one. Particularly I loved, love, loved the illustrations in this picture book biography. I loved that the book ends with a family tree of the Queen (up to date too!) and of Susan! This one is a good introduction to the life and times of the Queen. ( )

For the love of a puppy ... ( )