Stanley's Beauty Contest

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:37:06 +0100

Written by: Linda Bailey

Illustrated by: Bill Slavin

This book is mainly about this one dog called Stanley. In the morning, his "people" give him a bath, clipped his nails, etc. Then they just put him in the car without breakfast! All of a sudden, the car stopped and they were at the park!! He wondered what was going. The other dogs said it was a beauty contest. Then all of a sudden a woman with a batch of cookies came through, and the contest started. First, it was a race but Stanley lost. Then it was a tricks contest but he lost again. Stanley saw there was one more cookie left on the table so he tried to get it but, tipped the table. Immediately, all of the dogs made a huge dog pile, everyone after the last cookie. All their people got mad and took their dogs everyone saying bad dog!! or in this case bad-dog-Stanley. When they got home, his people noticed they forgot about Stanley's breakfast so they gave him breakfast and dinner all in one.

Answers to Questions

1. Who would benefit from reading this book? Why? or How?

Honestly, I don't think people could really benefit from this story that much. But, in the end it shows that dogs love their people/owners. Some people may think that dogs are bad animals but this book shows why dogs are called "Man's best friend". And, it’s also easy to read. So, people learning how to read might benefit them reading this book.

2. What was the purpose of writing this book?

Im not sure but the book itself is really good. I’m thinking it intended for little kids to learn how to read and good character.

3. Who’s point of view is missing? What might they have to say?

I think maybe a cat’s point of view is missing. They’d probably be mad about the dogs but not all of them, but definitely most.

4. What did the book make you think of?

It made me think of shadow, my dog. I love him but you know, once in a while he ticks me off. Like what happened in the book with all the dogs at the park.

5. Create 3 questions the book made you wonder about

Why did Stanley hate the banana shampoo so much?
Why do dogs like food so much?
What type of art style are the illustrations?

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Stanley's Beauty Contest