Lynne Dempsey

A dog wants to go outside so he takes his leash to the mother who is busy baking. He creates a mess in the kitchen and mom yells for someone to take the dog out. He goes fro one person to the next spoiling what they are doing. Will this little pup get his wish to go outside? These are great books for your preschool age child.

This is another wonderful book for preschool age children. In this book the author has introduced colors to the reader through a group of kids who go out to pick flowers. Follow along as they discover all of the colors to be found in flowers and a few colors that aren't flowers, but insects. The pictures in this book are so cute and charming.

This is a wonderful book for young children. It not only teaches them to count from zero to ten, but it also teaches them the basics of addition and subtraction. I loved the simple pictures and simple phrases. There is a word bank at the end so you can practice with your children. Simple is usually best for the youngest child. I'll recommend this to my daughter for her youngest.

Nice illustrations, with lots of action. The dog wants to go outside, but everyone is too wrapped up in what they are doing to pay attention. Unfortunately, the story is full of gender and age stereotypes--Mom is up to her elbows in baking; Dad is is his lounger reading the newspaper and drinking a cup of coffee; Grandma has a cane (although only in some illustrations)--you get the idea. The big message? Everyone will be much better off if they just get outside. Can't argue with that, anyway.