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Good Boy, Fergus! |  | Author: David Shannon
Publisher: The Blue Sky Press
Category: Book
List Price: $15.99
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Rating:  38 reviews
Sales Rank: 11002
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Baby-Preschool
Pages: 40
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.7 x 0.4
ISBN: 0439490278
EAN: 9780439490276
ASIN: 0439490278
Publication Date: March 1, 2006
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Fergus doesn't mean to cause trouble-it's just that it's too much fun to bark and dig and chase and pulll. Don't expect him to come when you call-it's fergus' job to be the boss of the neighborhood, right? So watch out, cats! And watch out, birds! Here's a dog who loves to be in charge- and ther's plenty of mischief involved. Woof!
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 Good Job, David ! September 24, 2009
mom2sarah... (Windy City)
This is a really cute book that all dog owners (and dog lovers) should read. And although the drawings of the Westie is adorable, I think ALL dog owners will relate to the "doggie-tude" embodied by little Fergus. I especially liked the part when the owner is trying to tell Fergus to "Come here, C'mon boy, COME!, YOU COME HERE RIGHT NOW!" as this is a familiar cry to All dog owners, especially if their dog is part hunting dog. My Australian Cattle/Pointer Mix goes NUTS when he sees a squirrel out in our backyard. I think squirrels are EVIL. Watch, next time, how they situate themselves "just out of reach" wagging their bushy tail in your dog's face...but I digress. But this book lets me laugh at the situation as I realize my dog is not the only one that won't "COME" when I call him back inside. It teaches children and adults that essentially all dogs are "good" even when they are not listening to all of your commands. They are "good" simply because they love us and we love them. Very sweet "tail".
Doggie at his best July 9, 2009
J. Holland (USA)
Fergus is just a love. He lives with David and its a fun and easy story.
 Feeds dog from the table June 8, 2009
Stefanie Summerer (Hamden, CT)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My 16 month old son absolutely loves this book. We have a dog that he calls "good girl" and I thought this book would be a perfect fit for him since it goes through Fergus' day. Unfortunately, he related a little too well to it. At one point in the story, the adult is sitting at the dinner table and Fergus is begging for some food. At first the adult tells Fergus not to beg, but then he gives in and feeds the dog from the table saying "Good boy Fergus".
Around the same time this book became my son's favorite, he also started throwing half of his meals on the floor so the dog could eat it. We have tried to stop him and tell him no, but he just laughs and continues to toss his food over the side. He used to do this when he was much younger, but we had broken the habit for many months until this book came along.
It is a real shame too since he has already memorized some of the words. "Cat!" But, I can't keep the book around since it is teaching him such a bad habit.
ADORABLE illustrations that capture puppy mischief February 19, 2009
Carol C. (Kansas City, MO USA)
Fergus, a mischievious little Westie, is simply adorable. Any dog owner would be amused by the illustrations. The text is sparse, but it communicates much. "Dont beg, Fergus." is followed by an uncaptioned picture. The next page shows Fergus grinning and licking kibble off his face -- it reads "Oh, all right . . . Good boy, Fergus!" What dog owner hasn't succumbed to that "how can you resist me, I'm so cute" look on a begging puppy?
This is a great picture book, best suited for pre-readers or enjoyed for the illustrations. There's no real plot or focus -- but it's enjoyable nonetheless. It's all about the pictures.
A good metaphor....... September 23, 2008
darna74
My 4 year old won't tire reading this book, its been seven days now. Not just a picture book, but easy reading for beginners too. The character is funny, silly, sweet and very smart....characteristics attributable to my 4 year old, he loved to have a dog but is allergic to it. I would recommend books by Keiko Kasza too.
Tips for parents... read the book as if Fergus is there in front of you....be animated and your child will definitely love this book. As my son will go "Good Boy Fergus by David Shannon"...........
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