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School Library Journal Review
Gr 2-5-- Robert takes his dog to obedience school when he begi o be a nuisance around the house. While Tyrone acts like a star pupil in his class, he is distracted at home. A short attention span is something he has in common with Robert, a problem that often gets the boy in trouble. With the help of his teacher, Robert realizes that both dogs and humans need to focus and pay attention if they are to learn anything. The message here is a bit simplistic and heavy-handed, but beginning readers will be entertained by the animal story, which is helped by Bjorkman's energetic black-and-white drawings. While it doesn't approach the quality of Rylant's ``Henry and Mudge'' books (Bradbury), it can be a useful addition. --George Delalis, Oakland Public Library, CA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
With its sparse text and sketchy, energetic illustrations that often include ballooned dialogue, this book resembles a comic book. The first-person narrative concerns Robert's attempts to train his dog, Tyrone. There is humor in both the writing and illustrations, but the message connecting dogs' behavior with children's school behavior seems forced and overly purposeful. From HORN BOOK 1992, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
Robert and his huge dog have the same problem: neither listens to directions. When Dad, at wits' end about the bumptious Tyrone, threatens ``Either this dog goes or I go,'' Tyrone is enrolled in obedience school, where he stars; unfortunately, he doesn't apply what he's learned at home--until Robert's teacher suggests using a can of rattling pennies to get the dog's attention. Not only does this work, but Robert also figures out that he and his friends need to find a way to pay attention in class, too. The story's a little unlikely, but briskly told and mildly funny, while the ``Speedster'' format, incorporating Björkman's deftly scribbled drawings and cartoon-style dialogue, is sure to appeal. (Fiction. 7-10)
Booklist Review
Gr. 2-4. The authors display a good sense of humor in this sprightly, easy-to-read tale about a rambunctious boy and his rambunctious dog. There's no recess for Robert when he can't concentrate in class. But obedience school is what awaits misbehaving Tyrone, who's a star pupil in dog school but a mess at home--till Robert's teacher comes to the rescue with a suggestion that has potential for students who don't listen as well as for intractable pets. Freewheeling cartoon sketches, some with balloon dialogue, keep the eye very busy perusing the page for the narrative. But they're expressive, plentiful (one on every page), and perfectly mated to the lively story. ~--Stephanie Zvirin