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  • Latke, the Lucky Dog

Latke, the Lucky Dog

Author
Illustrator
Tiphanie Beeke
Publication Date
August 01, 2014
Genre / Grade Band
Fiction /  2nd − 3rd
Language
English
Format
Picture Book
Latke, the Lucky Dog

Description
Rescued from an animal shelter on the first night of Hanukkah, Latke has trouble learning the house rules. Despite a series of mishaps, he is one Lucky Dog!
Publication date
August 01, 2014
Genre
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780761390398
Lexile Measure
440
Publisher
Kar-Ben Publishing (R)
BISAC categories
JUV000000 - Juvenile Fiction | General
Library of Congress categories
Dogs
Hanukkah
Hanukka

School Library Journal

PreS-K—A family rescues a golden brown dog from the animal shelter and names it Latke in honor of the beginning of Hanukkah. Each successive night, he gets in a bit of trouble, eating a platter of sufganiyot (fried donuts), tearing open presents, chewing up candles, and drooling on the Hanukkah gelt, and each night the family gets a little mad and then forgives him. A new pet is a growing experience for both the family and the pup, and the narration focuses on Latke's gratitude for being taken in ("I am one lucky dog!"), even as he hopes not to lose the family's affection while learning to function in their home. He is adorable, fluffy, and expressive, and Beeke's sunny palette and childlike illustrative style keep things light. This is a pleasant Hanukkah title, with the bonus of nicely conveying that the rescued animal is a lucky dog indeed. A brief description of the holiday is included.—Teri Markson, Los Angeles Public Library

Copyright 2014 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Publishers Weekly

A rescue dog, named for his fur's resemblance to potato pancakes, is having a rough time making the transition to his new home after he is rescued from a shelter by a family as a Hanukkah gift. Latke doesn't just eat all the actual latkes, he slobbers on the gelt and chews up the menorah candles. "I'm the right dog," he thinks. "I love it here. I just need to learn the rules." By the eighth night, Latke has his head in the game and feels secure in his family's love. Beeke's (Some Bunny To Talk To) sprightly illustrations keep the mood of Fischer's (If an Armadillo Went to a Restaurant) story light even in Latke's darkest moments, but not having the humans take any responsibility for training him feels like a missed opportunity. Ages 2-7. Illustrator's agency: MB Artists. (Sept.)

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School Library Journal

PreS-K--A family rescues a golden brown dog from the animal shelter and names it Latke in honor of the beginning of Hanukkah. Each successive night, he gets in a bit of trouble, eating a platter of sufganiyot (fried donuts), tearing open presents, chewing up candles, and drooling on the Hanukkah gelt, and each night the family gets a little mad and then forgives him. A new pet is a growing experience for both the family and the pup, and the narration focuses on Latke's gratitude for being taken in ("I am one lucky dog!"), even as he hopes not to lose the family's affection while learning to function in their home. He is adorable, fluffy, and expressive, and Beeke's sunny palette and childlike illustrative style keep things light. This is a pleasant Hanukkah title, with the bonus of nicely conveying that the rescued animal is a lucky dog indeed. A brief description of the holiday is included.--Teri Markson, Los Angeles Public Library

Copyright 2014 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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