Chowder
by Peter Brown
Published by Little, Brown and Company
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Reviewed by Andrea Sisco
Chowder had always been different. He really was like no other dog. He was quirky, not weird as other people thought of him. He wanted to be like the other animals, but he just wasn't. His people owners, the Wubbingtons, loved him dearly, but they were a little quirky themselves.
When Chowder learned that there was a Critter Coral (petting zoo) at the Food Ranch, he devised a plan to go there and meet the animals. He thought the Critter Coral animals would befriend him. After an unusual incident, the 'critters' embraced all that was unique about Chowder (they had their own quirky behaviors) and he had new friends at last.
I expect there will be laughter and delight in the animal antics. Be prepared to read this story over and over again.
Armchair Interviews says: Children will enjoy the creative story of Chowder.