Mary Sullivan perfectly captures a dog love for his red ball, and the amazing lengths he will go to in order to extend his fun with said ball. ( )

I love dogs. That is all. This is a funny books full of dog-humor. ( )

A very-nearly-wordless book about a dog who cares only for one thing. Sullivan does a brilliant job conveying a dog's single-minded focus, and a child's indulgence.

Charming and amusing, Tash and I agree.

Library copy. ( )

A dog and his ball. Hilarious! ( )

Genre: Fiction, Animals, Humor Recommended for: Primary, Intermediate

Mary Sullivan's, Ball, tells the story of a dog and its love of a ball. This story is perfect for younger readers, because most everyone has had a personal experiences relating to or with a dog. The dog's best pal, is a little girl who leaves for school, leaving dog all alone with his ball. While she is away, her dog tries to find a way to play ball without her. The illustrations really elevate this book to another level, because the text is sparse. It received the 2014 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award for best contribution to the young reader collection in America. I enjoyed reading the story because of my own personal connections with dogs but it could have had a little bit more depth. However, I would recommend this book for younger readers because many will be able to form a personal connection with the story, which is one of the best tools to get children engaged in literature of all types.