About This Book
Dog Diaries: Happy Howlidays is a humorous, illustrated middle-grade novel told from the perspective of Junior, a dog. Junior recounts his chaotic holiday season, starting with a 'Turkey Day disaster' he's desperate to keep secret from his human family. The book is filled with playful dog-centric interpretations of human holiday traditions, offering a lighthearted and engaging read for children aged 8-12. It explores themes of family, mischief, and the joy of the holiday season through a unique and entertaining lens.
Dog Diaries is the first book written by a dog AND a #1 New York Times bestseller! When mischievous mutt, Junior, causes a Turkey Day disaster, getting out of the doghouse will take a Christmas miracle! Are you ready for a festive adventure? Join me, Junior on the most PAWSOME, most BARKTASTIC journey through the HOWLIDAY SEASON. You'll read all about: FANGSGIVING, CRITTER-MESS and the mysterious SAINT LICK. Why strange humans called CAROL come and howl at the front door. And why SHINY TREES suddenly sprout inside your kennel! This will be the best holiday EVER! As long as the Mom-Lady doesn't find out what I did to the Fangsgiving turkey. You can keep a SECRET, right? This hilarious, illustrated MIDDLE SCHOOL spin-off about a dog and his boy is perfect for younger readers!
Discussion Prompts
1
What was the funniest thing Junior did in the book? Why did it make you laugh?
2
How does Junior see human holiday traditions differently than we do? What's your favorite holiday tradition?
3
Junior tries to keep a secret from his family. Have you ever kept a secret? How did it feel?
4
If you could ask Junior one question about being a dog during the holidays, what would it be?
5
What do you think Junior learned about being part of a family by the end of the story?
External Reviews
NYT Bestseller
Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover (4 weeks on list)
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