Title: Snuggle Puppy
Author: Sandra Boyton
Illustrator: Sandra Boyton
Age Group: 0-2 years
Synopsis: An adult dog sings to his/her puppy about how much he/she loves him/her.
The Low Down: Sandra Boyton has a plethora of board books that are cute and adorable but Snuggle Puppy is our favorite. The book is a repetitious verse sung to the audience. Paired with cute illustrations it’s a sure fire favorite for little ones. Bug asks for me to sing Snuggle Puppy to 
him while we’re out and about. A book you can take with you but don’t need to pack, got to love it.
Our Snuggle Puppy is thrift store buy (hence the much loved cover) from Grandma last time we were state-side. It was a last minute decision that cost less then $1, which makes me love Snuggle Puppy even more.
My only issue with Snuggle Puppy is one of the lines reads: “I love what you are and I love what you do.” I wish the words were: “I love WHO you are and I love what you do.” I love what you are? I love that you’re human? I love that you’re a puppy? It’s just awkward. I have to admit that I change the words when I read it to Bug. So until he figures out the marvelous mystery that is reading we’ll read it my way. Once he reads it to himself, he can decide which way he wants to go on this momentous decision.
Story Tips:
- You must sing Snuggle Puppy. It makes the story go a bit faster but really brings it to life. The nice thing about this being a baby book means that the singing judgement isn’t yet a factor. Make up your own tune, use a tried and true one (Happy and You Know It, London Bridge, etc.) but just know that you’re not on X Factor and your audience still thinks that being able to blow raspberries is the coolest thing in the world.
I need more!
Sandra Boyton does some really cute board books. Our favorites include: Barnyard Dance; Moo, Baa, La La La; and Oh My! Oh My! Oh Dinosaurs!
Add to my library:
UK Amazon:Snuggle Puppy!: (a Love Song) (Boynton on Board)
US Amazon:Snuggle Puppy (Boynton on Board)
