By: Debra Barracca, Sal Barracca Publisher: Dial Average Rating: Binding: Hardcover Label: Dial Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 32 Publication Date: May 07, 1990 Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Dog-gone good book! The younger children in our school can't get enough of this book. Dogs are always favorite characters and the wonderful illustrations in this book and the dog's "humanity" are outstanding.
A modern classic for kids of all ages This is about as good as children's books get. Most (if not all) of the illustrations wouldn't look out of place framed and on the wall. The rhyme and meter are wonderful (lord knows I've read my son enough stories that can't seem to handle those smoothly). The School Library Journal review above that complains about the text is ridiculous -- the example quote isn't even accurate!
It's short enough to read to a toddler but interesting enough for an older child to read on his own. You can't go wrong with Taxi Dog!
Excellent Children's Book! I purchased this book for my 14 month old daughter on the recommendation from a friend. My daughter loves this book. She loves the story as well as the pictures. She loves Maxi the taxi dog so much, she gives him a kiss on every page.
I highly recommend this book!
we LOVE this book Its simple...we LOVE this book. We got this when my daughter was about 1 and at 6 she still loves it. Now my 2 year old son enjoys reading it with us. Its a great story about companionship. The rhymes roll off the tongue and the pitcures are rich with color and detail. We have since shared this book with many of our friends and we have heard great things about it from them as well. Howie NYC
A wonderful book for children about New York City If you know of an older toddler or preschooler who plans to visit New York or lives in New York, this book makes a wonderful gift.
Most children who visit/live in NYC will ride a taxi. So, the book's topic is very relevant to their own experience. Things about the city are subtly tied into the the wonderful rhymes of this book (e.g. dogs, Central Park, the Circus, Broadway) without being too "touristy."
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