ALL PUPPIES ARE GOOD PUPPIES

A picture book encourages readers to recognize and celebrate dogs.

Repeating the phrase “all puppies are GOOD puppies,” the story’s unseen narrator says that dogs of all shapes, colors, breeds, and sizes should be treasured. Including photographs of assorted canines, the story explains how the pups vary. For example, alongside a photo of different colored dogs, the narrator notes: “This one is BLACK. That one is BROWN. Some…are beige, or golden blonde.” Other variations include coats—such as a dog with straight fur and a pooch with curly fur—and appearance. “FLUFFY” and “STOCKY” breeds are shown. Some examples are interactive, as when the narrator asks readers to point out which dog is “the one that’s skinny and tall.” The tale concludes that while canines have “different names, different faces” and “all come from different places,” they “deserve all of our praises.” Li emphasizes the importance of valuing those who are different via cute, uncredited dog photos; charming illustrations by Zhou and Shen; and simple, descriptive language. This short and sweet book will teach readers to embrace creatures of all kinds while acknowledging that everyone deserves respect. The amusing canine images will delight youngsters. The photos are layered with artistic, line-drawn clothing and accessories to enhance the canine characters. Other fun details include a dog holding an ice cream cone and a pooch driving a car. Backgrounds feature whimsical, colorful details like music notes, paw prints, and hearts.

A visually appealing and playful tale about canine appreciation.