About This Book:
Tag along for more Wagnificent adventures with adorable dog, Thunder, and her favorite human, Sage, in book 2 of the young graphic novel series perfect for fans of PAWCASSO and ANIMAL RESCUE FRIENDS.
Thunder loves her life by Sage’s side―together, they make the paw-fect pack! But when Sage invites a foster dog named Byron into their den, suddenly things get a lot more complicated. Byron doesn’t seem to know the pack rules―he’s sleeping in Thunder’s bed, eating out of her bowl, playing with her toys, and is even stealing love from her human!
Will Thunder find a way to get along with this unwelcome guest? And can she maybe, just maybe, call him friend?
For fans of PAWS and KATIE THE CATSITTER, and anyone who has ever pondered the secret life of their four-legged sidekick, join Thunder and Sage on their newest adventure―and get ready to feel ALL THE WAGS!
*Includes nonfiction backmatter for young readers to learn more about their favorite furry friends.*
*Review Contributed By Adrien Carter, Staff Reviewer*
Fun and Engaging story of a New Dog Entering an Established Pack
Wagnificent: A New Dog in the Den continues with Thunder and Sage, the perfect pact, but now a new dog has been introduced. Sage is helping take care of a foster dog, Byron, and Thunder isn’t too thrilled about this. Byron doesn’t seem to know the rules and is using all of Thunder’s things and taking Sage away from her. Will Thunder be able to get along with Byron? Can they be friends?
What I Liked: This book opens with Thunder introducing how perfect her life is with Sage. Thunder continues to be the narrator throughout this book, which adds humor and levity to the story. It’s fascinating to see things through Thunder’s perspective when a new dog is introduced, and she tries explaining her behavior and reaction to this new dog. The illustrations are cute and cartoonish, adding softness to the story and making you enjoy engaging with this book.
To transition between the sections, Thunder includes some of her dos and don’ts when it comes to interacting with humans and dogs. These short pieces add some humor to the story as you see how Thunder interprets some of the things humans say to her. The closing of this book provides you with pages of facts about various types of dogs, including wolves and coyotes. These fictional facts add an aspect of learning to this story, which is perfect for children who like dogs and are eager to learn more.
Final Verdict: Wagnificent: A New Dog is a delightful graphic novel for children ages 6 and up who enjoy books about dogs. Children will enjoy reading a different perspective that makes them think about what their pets are thinking as they engage in various activities, like chasing squirrels. Adults who love dogs will also enjoy reading this one and laughing at what the dogs are thinking as they engage in fun and mischievous antics.
