A cute and delightful book about a boy who badly wants a dog, only that things don't go his way... I really enjoyed the rhymes and the vibrant illustrations. More importantly, I like how the book sends out a positive message about responsible pet ownership e.g. the boy does research about dogs and his parents do not impulsively cater to his desires. Would have preferred a more resolute ending, but overall this was a fun read!

COULD I PLEASE HAVE A DOG
by Marshall Silverman
illustrated by Ida Osterman

This is a fun book and a delight for all the kids who love dogs and beg parents to have one.
It's a quick read and entertains the little readers for sure.

The illustrations are vivid and beautiful.

This book is a cute little romp about the age old "child asking if they can have a dog". While the ending of the story didn't sit quite right with me, I overall enjoyed the book.

A funny little book, in poetry form and with illustrations, about a young boy who tries to convince his parents to get a dog, and the trouble he gets while doing it. It's quite easy to read, the rhymes are funny, the story is cute, and the colours really pop. I generally like the illustrations, although they can look a bit too simple or messy at times. That said, this feels like the perfect bedtime story for a kid looking for something funny to read.

This was a fun book! I love the illustrations and the colour palette. I like how smartly silly it was, and the jokes made me giggle. I'm sure every child can relate to this boy wanting a dog and trying to convince his parents. This will be reread until there is a dog in the house.

Thanks to NetGalley and Warren Publishing for providing me with this book in exchange for an honest review!
With a melodious rhyme scheme and bright, beautiful colors, Could I Please Have a Dog? tells the story of a young child who just really, really wants a dog. A day of mayhem and a series of mishaps just intensifies the main character's desire for a canine companion, despite a series of rejections from their parents. Could I Please Have a Dog? is hilarious, beautifully illustrated, and an absolute joy to read aloud. Just be prepared to answer when your child asks you- "could I PLEASE have a dog???"
I highly recommend this book if you're looking for a good laugh!

This book is not for me sorry. I felt the writing confusing and rather jumpy. I understood the message is wanted to get out but I don't feel like that was shown in the book.

Somewhat ridiculous but highly entertaining. The rhymes were well-done and had a great pace throughout. The ending was not what I expected but it made me laugh.

COULD I PLEASE HAVE A DOG
by Marshall Silverman
illustrated by Ida Osterman
This is a hilarious story of a child who wishes for a dog. It made me laugh out loud. The meter is solid. The ending circles back to the beginning. The illustrations are well done. This is a book children will ask to read again and again.

Fun rhyming story made of couplets. It was cute and adorable. I think kids would enjoy the sing songy rhythm.

Do you remember your first pet?
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I think I was about 4 or so. I had a Crocker Spaniel named Patches. I used to put him in my little plastic shopping cart and push him around.

I was given this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. And let me just tell you... It was so adorable!
The rhyme scheme was cute and creative and I was hooked from page one. The book follows a small boy as he talks about convincing his parents to let him get a dog and all the mishaps that come along with it. The illustrations were catchy and I found myself reminiscing about all the dogs I've had over the years.
This is a book I would not hesitate to add to my personal collection.
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This was such a clever, fun children’s book!

I absolutely love dogs, so to find this poetry about dogs was a delight.

The illustration was perfect for the poetry. The rhyming and accidental animal finds were creative and funny.

This is an excellent children’s book!

This book was so sweet! I loved the story, and I was giggling out loud at some of the moments. I loved the art style. This book was everything I needed: lighthearted, funny, and a little over dramatic. I would 100% read this to the kids in my life.

This is a cute, rhyming book that is funny and entertaining. The pictures are nice and kids will love this one.

This rhythm book looks standout with it is simplicity. In here the MC desperate want dog companion to lit up his daily life. I need stronger plot on the storyline and the happier end. At least I want see the MC get real dog.

I loved the illustrations and rhymes of this book! But I was confused about the plot. There was no actual dogs! You would think it would’ve at least ended with one!

This book was sweet a tad bonkers!
I loved the rhymes within the book, and the illustrations were unique. But the plot was just a bit mad!
Who'd have thought that a book called 'could i please have a dog?' would include a visit to the hospital and a bath with tomatoes?!

Just OK.

This is me at the moment.

And yes, I have been a adult for years but I live with my parents at the moment and I need their permission to keep and raise a dog. But then my mom's like, "you better not."

Who am I to argue.

But then I can relate so much with such stories. And my heart is still aching for a GSD. Our two German Shepherds passed away while I was away from home and it hurt bad. I miss them and I want a canine member asap.

Better convince my parents soon otherwise I might bring in a skunk or a squirrel like in this story!

Love the story and the illustrations.

The parents better let the boy know what's a dog and give him one. Because I know what he's feeling.

Thank you Authors and the publisher for this advance reading copy.

"Could I Please Have a Dog?" is an adorable story about a little boy who wants badly to get a pet dog, only to find that convincing his parents might not be easy and taking matters into his own hands might not work out as well as he hopes.

The book is short, sweet, and charming. The illustrations are adorable, and surely almost every kid can relate to begging your parents for a pet they seem determined not to get. It's also silly and fantastical, told in a charming rhyming structure and filled with jokes sure to delight kids and parents alike.

Overall a delightful read, and bonus, it doesn't end with the acquisition of a dog, heading off the inevitable "But then why can't I have a dog?" conversation sure to follow such an ending.

This book was a short simple read. I loved how funny it was, and that even as an adult, I couldn’t anticipate each turn that this story took. I feel that in a child’s context they would laugh at this book, though I suspect that the vocabulary of a child wouldn’t be extensive enough to be able to know words such as finesse and appeal, though the rest of the books as fine (so a minor issue)

I loved how the story progressed, and how it was realistic to an extent. The ending rounded it off on a good note. I loved the book dedication (very funny) and the illustrations of this book gave plenty of context for the children. It also kept things interesting and allowed for visualization.


I think what I disliked most about the book was the exaggeration. I know that it was for the rhyme, but I don’t understand why someone would say juices of tomato rather than tomato juice. It would give the wrong impression to children, and it sounds overemphasized.

All in all, a good book for a child that wants to have a good laugh. The message of this story is perseverance, as well as seeing the bright side of things. A good message all in all. If I had kids I would read this to them.