School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1In another winning story about the perky West Highland white terrier, McDuff, and his owners, Lucy and Fred, a new baby joins the family. Since the infant interferes with the dog's favorite activities of listening to the comics read aloud, taking woodsy walks, and enjoying a nightly musical program on the radio (not to mention no longer being the center of attention), he rebels by glowering at the plump child and then by refusing his food. His understanding owners immediately resume McDuff's beloved routine, and he begins tentative communication with the little girl. This gentle lesson about overcoming sibling rivalry is told very simply and is perfectly illustrated with full- and double-page softly realistic paintings of the winsome Westie, with his expressive face and his comfortable, middle-class family, set against a 1930s background.Patricia Pearl Dole, formerly at First Presbyterian School, Martinsville, VA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
