Applegate, Katherine. Doggo and Pupper Search for Cozy. Charlie Adler, Illus. Doggo and Pupper. Feiwel & Friends, 03/2023. 96pp. Reader. Trade $9.99. 978-1-250-62102-3. GRADES Kindergarten–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL.
In the third and final installment of the Doggo and Pupper series, the canine duo try to help their friend Cat “find cozy” by retrieving her old, smelly bed from the trash. Told in seven short chapters, the text contains rich vocabulary composed primarily of one- and two-syllable words, making this an attractive choice for newly minted readers with good decoding skills. The story also works as a small group readaloud, with the funny, expressive illustrations capturing each character’s distinct personality. Any child with a beloved “cozy” will relate to Cat’s predicament, understanding the need to hold on to something soft and familiar, even if the object is well past its prime.
Jenny Andrus—Independent