- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins (Sep 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0060273208
- ISBN-13: 978-0060273200
- Product Dimensions: 18.6 x 14 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 665,505 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Undoubtedly it will be adults -- parents, aunts, uncles, friends -- who are drawn to "Open Me, I'm a Dog." Art Spiegelman's name (as the Pulitzer-prize winning creator of MAUS), the highly-conceptual nature of the book and the art itself appeal to an adult's sense of what is "cool" for children. Good-intentioned aunts and uncles will fawn over this book, while parents lacking imagination will believe it isn't really intended for children. And that, unfortunately, is where they'll be wrong. Because "Open Me, I'm a Dog" is an ideal, silly book for a 4- or 5-year-old child. Kids' imaginations are easily fueled at this stage; they just know that inanimate objects have lives of their own; they're sure that there's a side of life that adults just can't understand; they understand that a book should be petted and loved just as often as a lovable canine. So, why couldn't a curse have turned a dog into a book? It can, of course, in this delightfully simple but mischievous romp. A pop-up wagging tale , a hidden bull frog (the size of a bull, no less) and a leash for the book, er, I mean, DOG, complete the package. This small, portable book (there I go again - I meant to say DOG) would make an ideal gift for someone who is 4, 14 or 40.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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My daughter (7) got this book as a present from her grandmother and just had to read it to me. When I saw the author's name on the cover, I tried to think, "Where had I heard that name before?" Well, in a few seconds, the answer came to me... "OF COURSE! I've got his comic books on my bookshelves! Wow! Now Mr. Spiegelman's gone and drawn a children's book." It took me a minute to get a hold of myself so my daughter could read the darn thing to me. The style is quite consistent with what he drew for Maus. It's a great book that works on different levels. As said elsewhere, Open Me... I'm a Dog is a work of art in itself. When my daughter is older, I can introduce her to Maus and she'll probably say, "I've read Mr. Spiegelman's work before. He's neat!"
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I had so much fun reading this book to my grandchildren that I have bought copies for all of them and to give as gifts to other children. They love having it read to them and I love seeing the thinking going on as they try to decide if this book really is a dog or if I am just playing with their minds again. I highly recommend this fun and charming book.
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A charming (if not bizarre) story for all ages!
I decided to purchase this picture book for my son after reading the authors amazing graphic novel, Maus. I haven't been disappointed. Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. G. D. Davies
Gimmicky and lightweight
Unfortunately like a lot of things in this world, the book relies on a gimmick. Ok, so the book is a dog. It has a lead atached to the spine. It wants to be read. Great. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2000 by Jonathan Bryce
Kids come back to this book again and again.
Don't let the previous reviewer's comments about witches and wizards put you off - this is a wonderful book for kids (and adults). Read more
Published on 11 Sep 1999
Kinda Freaky
I liked the general idea of this book and I thought it looked really cute. But when I read it there were too many witches and wizards for my taste and what I want my kid reading. Read more
Published on 17 Aug 1999
hours of pleasure for adults and children
I bought this book on the off chance that it was good. It was one of the best buys I ever made, my 3 year old has learnt the book off by heart and asks for her puppy every night... Read more
Published on 4 July 1999
An imaginative read-aloud for children ages 4-8
Art Spielman, a New Yorker artist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of MAUS won a Publisher's Weekly 1997 CUFFIE (most unusual children's book) for Open Me...I'm a Dog! Read more
Published on 27 April 1998
Transformation
Utterly gorgeous way to mess with your niece or nephew's head. I particularly loved the attached leash and the fuzzy orange endpapers. Read more
Published on 20 Mar 1998
Adorable and witty....Almost impossible to put down!
Really a one of a kind, 'come to life book'. The author really outdid himself this time in "Open Me, I'm a Dog". Read more
Published on 19 Mar 1998
The most entertaining canine tale since _Go, Dog. Go!_
Some people yearn for a dog to keep them company, while others would rather curl up with a good book. _Open Me...I'm A Dog! Read more
Published on 18 Mar 1998
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