This was a cute story, but I’m not sure how frequently a child would want to revisit this story. Additionally, though the illustrations were beautiful, the overall book felt dark, so it was difficult to imagine it being read aloud at school or libraries.

An absolutely ridiculous tale of a boy turned detective. It's quirky, it's funny, and I love it. Bright and colorful illustrations make this ridiculous tale all the better. "I am three dogs in a trench coat and I am proud!" may just be my favorite line from a book ever.

I loved this book. The story was cute and engaging. The illustrations were adorable

I loved the characters and was laughing out loud as I learned more about Roy and who/what he was. Esp when Weasel’s friend brought her cat around.

This book was awesome.

Roy is Not a Dog is a clever twist on the unreliable narrator storyline. Weasel is convinced that his neighbour is a dog, but his friend Pam Pam doesn't agree. After some skillful spying and a chance encounter with a cat, the mystery is solved. The text skillfully unravels the mystery through clever discussion, supported by illustrations with carefully placed clues. The pacing is excellent and the page turns are used effectively. The final spread is an excellent ending with more surprises in the illustrations.

This book would be a fun read for parents and their children, and would be examined over and over by children looking for more clues. It would also be a good addition to a classroom or school library for teachers to use with students to spark persuasive writing.

I'm indifferent to this book. I loved the illustrations. The story not so much. I think it could have been cute but it wasn't enough to make me want to continue reading. I found myself more interested in the drawings. A dog living in a house and a few reasons why it might be a dog. Not so much about investigation or problem solving the mystery maybe.

This. Is. Adorable. The illustrations are so clever - one of those books where you look for little hints and jokes on every page. It’s about a little boy named Weasel who wants to be a detective, and he’s convinced his neighbor Roy is actually a dog. He brings all the evidence to his friend Pam Pam, and she keeps shooting him down. But Weasel doesn’t give up! This would make a great read aloud for older elementary kiddos - they’d have fun guessing and looking at all of the pictures. It actually would have been excellent for my lesson on picture book mysteries from back in the day.

Either way, this one is great fun, and I can’t wait to add it to our collection, and hopefully take it along on a school visit or two!

Roy is Not a Dog is a very cute book for young ones. My daughter enjoyed the pictures and storyline.

I was thrilled to receive an ARC of this because I really enjoyed Alma and the Beast by Esme Shapiro. This was another super-sweet story with such fun and evocative illustrations and has cemented Esme as one of my favourite children's authors. It is on the wordier side with a decent amount of text on each page so it might be better for slightly older readers, but is so fun and humorous that I think a wide-range of kids will enjoy it. Fun details in the illustrations make this a great one to read over and over.

This was a cute book! My child loved the mystery as we read the story. As big fans of dogs it was a huge hit in our house!

As the paperboy Weasel rides his bike down Lilypod Lane, he enjoys discovering what goes on inside the houses of his customers. He is sure that Roy is a dog what with the bone shaped fence posts the bone mailbox and the shape of his snout. His friend doesn't believe it. Weasel sets out to prove her wrong and discovers that you can't believe everything you see.
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Another completely enchanting book by Esme Shapiro! Glorious details abound (the desert landscaping, the individual houses with personalized decor) in this mysterious little tale about seeing beyond expectations. Weasel is the paperboy for Lilypod Lane where everything seems to always be the same. Except for the peculiar little house at the end of the road that is, which Weasel begins to suspect is owned by a dog. He tries to convince his practical friend Pam Pam of his theory but she has numerous doubts. The two begin an investigation which concludes with a delightful surprise. This book is going to have numerous fans and I can't wait to share the hardcover version with some first graders. Thanks to Penguin Random House and NetGalley for the opportunity to view an advance digital copy of this work.

Roy Is Not A Dog is a surprising picture book that deserves close and possibly multiple looks. Despite noticing many fun ideas in my first reading, I liked it far more upon rereading. The illustrations are remarkably detailed. The background behind the houses on Lilypod Lane is teeming with exquisite flora. Every page of the book is brimming with riveting visuals. There are clues to be found in the pictures if one peers closely. Lilypod Lane is indeed a curious neighborhood. Esmé Shapiro and Daniel Newell Kaufman have written a book that will delight young minds and show that first impressions can be erroneous. It is a story of acceptance but also of pursuing one's curiosity.
Thank you to NetGalley and Tundra Books for the ARC of this book.

Roy is Not a Dog drew me in with it's beautifully illustrated cover and took me off guard with how funny the story is! I was chuckling to myself the whole time and then really laughed out loud when Weasel and Pam Pam discover Roy's secret. This is a very charming story that could lead to a discussion about the danger of making assumptions. The illustrations are beautifully painted and there are so many details to look at in the spreads. The text is on the longer side for a picturebook and has a lot of word play so I would recommend for older preschoolers and up. I definitely want to get this title for our library collection!

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this book was so cute both the premise and the pictures and my daughter and I really enjoyed reading it together.
it was the perfect length, and Roy the dog was so cute and lovable.

I really enjoyed this picture book. It shares the tender story of a boy who thinks he has his neighborhood figured out, until he notices a new neighbor. He can't quite figure them our but he is determined to do so. It is the perfect example of how being curious about seeing someone different can spark different reactions but in the end we must all be mindful, understanding and just ok with the fact that being different is ok. We are all here to navigate as humans. The Illustrations are amazing! A beautiful book.

"Withoutadoubtably" one of the best children's books ever written! The illustrations are captivating for both kids and adults, I wanted to linger on each page to fully drink them in, but also wanted to hurry to find out the mystery of Roy. Weasel and Pam Pam make an excellent team. I'm hoping to see more of them in the future!

Roy Is Not a Dog just may be one of my new favorite children's books. I cannot wait to get a physical copy. The illustrations are beautiful and vibrant and fun. The story was captivating and entertaining.
I love that this book can be read to children of all ages. Babies/ toddlers will enjoy the illustrations, while the story will captivate older kids. The story is unique and nothing I have read in a children's book before. I loved the deeper message this book brought on. I could go on and on, but this book is definitely one to add to your children's library.

Roy is Not A Dog. Or is he? I mean, have you ever seen an egg-frying pup? A cute book with a sweet message of acceptance. Can’t wait to add this to my grandmuffin’s little library. Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read and review an advanced copy of this sweet book.

What a sweet picture book! I can imagine reading this to a group of kids and having them get so excited at the "reveal". The story starts with Weasel (yep, that's the child's name) and the things he sees while on his newspaper route. The illustrations are adorable and the hints of Roy are sure to make kids giggle. The revelation of three dogs in a trenchcoat is expected but delightful.

This was a very cute kids book with themes of acceptance and community. The story was well written and engaging and the illustrations were excellent.

I would recommend this to my friends with kids.

I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.