"Then Perry wanted to go swimming,
Augie wasn't at all sure about this.
Perry went for it ...
BELLY FLOP!"
What on earth was the family thinking when they left Perry and Augie to their own devices all day long? Alone at home and bored, these two lively and lighthearted dachshunds do their best to make the best of another day where barking at the squirrels in the backyard just is not enough for them.
Perry is more gregarious than the serious-minded Augie, which often leads to fights. What if they could find a way to open the door and escape into the backyard? Easy peasy! Out they go to pee on the posies, roll around in poop left by visiting raccoons, swing, see-saw, and swim in the pool. As luck would have it, they also find a small hole in the lawn and proceed to make it much bigger by digging it up. Oh-oh! They hear the car pull up.
What happens next will have young readers giggling and astonished at their cheeky reasoning for the mess. The wonderfully expressive pair leave all listeners wanting more ...
His art is fabulous, as Ian Falconer's Olivia has proven many times over. The opposite personas, the full-color allure of the backyard playground, and the thrill of escape are explored in images filled with energy and humor. Be prepared for multiple readings!
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