I admit, I have never been a “dog person.” I have liked a dog or three in my day but prefer books about them. And while I found a few cute ones, this review is about a pug named Noodle. (Check back for more later).
Noodle and the No Bones Day is not what you think. No, poor Noodle is not looking for a snack/some bones (though he usually is looking for a snack), they just have no bones today. They usually are sweet, silly, and an old pug that does their thing. They like their human Jonathan, enjoy doing things with him, really like snacks, but one day he just does not want to take a walk (Noodle not Jonathan). He just flops over. He is not sick, just acts like all his bones inside have disappeared. But quickly enough, Jonathan realizes that some days you just need to sit on the couch and eat snacks. It is a day to have extra belly rubs, snuggles and have No Bones. Jonathan Graziano has created a relatable story that we all can appreciate. Sometimes you just need to pug-out and enjoy yourself.
And Dan Tavis illustrates this roly-poly friend (Noodle, not Jonathan) in sweet colors, tones and details that make you want to snuggle up and have a no bones day yourself. You may/may not be a pug fan, but you will most likely become a Noodle fan afterwards. (And I do apologize to the one pug I did like for liking a second pug…)
