Two Dog Biscuits

My 3 year old boy/girl twins love this story, I do too. One of the reasons why we like it so much is the realistic behavior and feelings of Janet and Jimmy. Ms. Cleary writes stories that capture the essence of how children see and interact with the world. Everything that happens in this book makes perfect sense to preschoolers. My children still listen to every word and are still thrilled with the ending every time we read it!

What a cute story! Janet and Jimmy are at it again, but this time the neighbor actually gives them dog biscuits to take home. So, their mother decides to take them for a walk to find two dogs worthy of the "prized" dog biscuits. After the walk, no dog was found to be suitable so the twins decide that, upon approaching a big tom cat, that they would give their biscuits to the cat. Even after their mother said that the cat would not eat them, the twins do it anyway and well, surprise! The cat ate both of them! Must have been pretty hungry to eat two dog biscuits! But then again, NEVER underestimate the thoughts and hunger of a big tom! It's pretty cute and very much a favorite in our house. Highly recommend! But then again, it's hard to go wrong with anything Cleary writes.

My children loved this and all the other Beverly Cleary picture (and chapter books). I cannot even say how many times we have read it, as well as The Read Hole, Growing Up Feet, and Janet's Thingamagig. I can see this story actually happening with small children, and I know Mrs. Cleary based this series on her own twins. The illustrations are very cute, also.

Our three boys (ages 10, 6, and 4) have loved this book for years. The illustrations are lovely, and - what fun! - Jimmy and Janet prove their mother wrong in the end: cats do, in fact, like to eat dog biscuits. Yes, it is a simple story, but it is genuine and funny and gentle. Bravo, Beverly Cleary and Ann DaSilvo Ryan!

My Pre-K class loves this story. That's why I came to this website so I could buy the book. I lost my old one, and I miss it.