Note: I received an F&G of this book at an ALA conference. ( )

Derpy dog illustrations for the win! Hilarious and heartwarming -- altogether Excellent. ( )

diverse picture book (pets/dogs, letter "E"; preschool ages 3 )
* Prominently features diverse characters: the Ellis family (5 children, mom & dad) are Black; the kids appear prominently on most of the spreads showcasing their various talents (soccer, math, dancing, baking, eating at the table) compared to Ed's lack thereof.
* Suitable for preschool/kinder and up. Longer text, but a humorous and engaging plot. ( )

Excellent Ed is about the family dog not being allowed to do the same things as the family. Ed could not do the things the family could do. But in the end Ed was good at welcoming home his family. This book shows how important family can be.

Why can't Ed be as nice and neat as the people? ( )