Betsy Bird

Trouble Dog

Children & Youth

“This is a great example of a book that knows how to take a true story and turn it into a fictional picture book that’s friendly to kids and a darn good tale in and of itself. I love the idea of 'bad' dogs with too much energy having ways to put that endless love of play to good use. Foote so cleverly works in all the invasive species and other things that Tucker is taught to find. And that backmatter! Heavens above, is it cool! Even someone who isn’t an inveterate dog lover like myself can’t help but fall in love with this pup.”