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Bark, George

by Jules Feiffer Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS

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A dog with an unexpected sound

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Awards & Recognition

Editorial selection
Named one of The New York Public Library’s 100 Great Children's Books
Named one of the library’s 100 Great Children's Books.
Critical praise
Starred review from School Library Journal
A starred review praises the book as a slapstick farce that will make young readers laugh.

A dog with an unexpected sound

George is asked by his mother to bark, but answers with animal sounds that don’t belong to a dog. The simple mismatch gives the story its comic engine, as the repeated prompts build toward a surprise ending. Jules Feiffer’s picture book centers on sound, expectation, and the playful puzzle of what might be going on with George. Its 32-page format and focus on a clear, repeatable gag make the premise easy to follow for young listeners and early readers.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

Children ages 4–8 who enjoy humorous picture books.
Young readers who like animal characters and playful sound-based jokes.
Adults looking for a short read-aloud built around repetition and a surprise.

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HumorAnimal soundsExpectations and surprises

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Book overview

Named one of 100 Great Children's Books by The New York Public Library and #9 onSchool Library Journal's list of the Top 100 Picture Books!

From acclaimed author-illustrator Jules Feiffer, Bark, George is a hilarious, subversive story about a dog who can't . . . bark! This picture book geared for the youngest readers is perfect for those who love Mo Willems's Pigeon series.

When George's mother tells her son to bark, George goes "Meow," which definitely isn't right because George is a dog. When she asks him again, he goes "Oink." What's going on with George? Readers will delight at the surprise ending!

Plus don't miss Jules Feiffer's wonderful new follow-up: Smart George!

ALA Booklist Editors' Choice Maryland Children's Book Award Parents' Choice Silver Honor Keystone to Reading Book Award (Pennsylvania) Georgia Children's Picture Storybook Award Flicker Tale Children's Book Award (North Dakota) Florida Children's Book Award Charlotte Zolotow Award Honor Book Buckeye Children's Book Award (Ohio) Arizona Young Readers' Award ALA Notable Children's Book

"Feiffer's characters are unforgettable...the pictures burst with the sort of broad physical comedy that a lot of children just love. It all makes for a witty, laugh-out-loud play on the old favorite about the old lady who swallowed a fly." --ALA Booklist *(Starred Review)*

"Young readers will roar with laughter at this slapstick farce." --School Library Journal *(Starred Review)*

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