"Dexter: The Stand-Up Dog" by Bonnie Kelso & Kentee Pasek is an uplifting true story that shows how far love, hope, resilience, and perseverance can carry you—even on two legs. I love dogs and have had them all my life, so the blurb immediately captured me. This was my first Camp NetGalley book, and what a great choice it was!
Dexter was adopted by his family when he was just a puppy. Like all puppies, he was energetic, curious, and mischievous. After a tragic accident, he lost one front leg and couldn’t walk very well on the other. His family gave him a two-wheel wagon, but it was too slow for his taste. Determined to go faster, he practiced and practiced—and it paid off. He learned to walk on two legs to the amazement of his family. Pretty soon, he was a social media sensation, and rightly so.
I looked him up on social media and was amazed. It’s hard to believe until you see it with your own eyes. I especially related to his story, as I had a dog who also went through a similar accident and became disabled. My dog didn’t lose his leg, but after surgery, he couldn’t bend it.
Dexter’s journey was both touching and inspiring—it made me feel for him and want to hug him. I loved the message of the story: that any challenge can be overcome, one step at a time. We could all take a leaf from Dexter’s book. With minimal text and charming illustrations, the book shows that when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade.
The illustrations were lovely—simple but very effective—and helped me connect emotionally to the tale. There were a couple of pages where the dark background made the text hard to read, so the author may want to adjust that before publication.
Overall, I loved the book! It’s a great choice to read to children or have them read on their own. It teaches important life lessons, empathy, and an appreciation for life. Full stars from me! Dexter is surely one lucky dog!.
* Thank you NetGalley and (publisher) for the opportunity to read this arc. All opinions are my own.
* For more info about the book: "Dexter: The Stand Up Dog" by Bonnie Kelso & Kentee Pasek
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