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Traffic Pups
Michelle Meadows
Illustrated by Dan Andreasen

Simon & Schuster
2011 / ISBN 9781416924852
Picture book (ages 3-8)
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Reviewed by Bob Walch

The three pups are back in this picture book for children three years of age and up, as they take over policing the other bedroom toys. First they slip on their helmets, and then the pups are off on their motorcycles to act as traffic control officers.

Then other toy animals have discovered some new cars to play with and they carelessly zoom around the room. That just won't do if they can't obey the traffic rules. Mouse and Toad are driving too fast, so they get speeding tickets. Goose runs a red traffic light, so he gets one too.

Next there is a big traffic jam after Bear collides with a pole. Oh what a mess! The traffic pups have plenty to deal with, but the three little fellows are up to the job. And, when everyone is finished playing, it is time to park the cars back in their special spot.

The first pup·s book, Pilot Pups, was quite popular with the younger set, and this follow-up is just as good. Dan Andreasen·s illustrations will appeal to youngsters who will discover that these stuffed animals all have lives of their own and spring to life whenever the little boy who owns them leaves his bedroom.

Reviewer's Note:
Reviewed 2012
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