Rachel´s Random Resources: Hound on a Scrounge by Maria Bucci

A very funny picture book for ages 6 to 8, Hound on a Scrounge by Maria Bucci, beautifully illustrated by Martynas Marchiusm is not only an invitation to reading practice, but also shares some secrets about the secret language of dogs. The target age of this book is still at that ´magical´ level of thinking when they can imagine themselves, and the others too, able to communicate beyond age, class, language and...species. 

Buddy is a playful dog, knowledgeable in all things foods, keen to share his dog experience to other creatures. And he is a dog of fine taste, as it seems there is no limit to his love for afternoon tea - a pleasure I am fully sharing with him myself, although living in a country where such afternoon habits are far from being fully appreciated. Oh, you don´t know what exactly does it mean to have a lavish afternoon tea? Then, you have to read this book, because Buddy is not only a gourmet lover, but seems to have some historical knowledge about this pleasant hobby, both in taste and appearance.

For curious, food and animal lover children and their parents, Hound on a Scrounge is a recommended read. If your little one is struggling to learn English or to improve his vocabulary, this book will definitely help. And with such a loveable character, you may want to read it more than twice...

Rating: 5 stars

Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own