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Just how long is Bartelby, the "sausage dog" resident of a bookstore? Long enough that he can't fit head to tail on a page of Patton's lighthearted book. On a walk with three children, Bartleby happily returns the smiles of passersby, oblivious that his "blundering behind" is creating mayhem: it triggers a pileup of cars, trips a pizza deliverer, and topples a ladder, sending a painter and his paint flying. Hearing the commotion, Bartelby circles back to investigate, determined to "get to the bottom of this and find the culprit!" This he does, biting the offending rear end-and thus identifying whose it is. Patton (Drat That Fat Cat!) adeptly highlights the story's physical comedy, and Bartleby's scruffy fur and expressive, bugged-out eyes make him a sympathetic pup. But the artwork doesn't always communicate clearly: how Bartleby triggers the car accident isn't entirely evident, and the children's solution to prevent future incidents (a yellow scarf and "long vehicle" sign are involved) seems more about making others aware of the dog than about keeping Bartleby "absolutely sure where his bottom is." Ages 4-8. Agent: Alli Brydon, Bright Group. (Dec.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

School Library Journal
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PreS-Gr 2-In this animated adaptation of the picture book by Julia Patton, Bartleby is a very, very, very long dog who loves to read books and go on walks with his friends. Bartleby's length sometimes leads to complications, and when the pup decides to hide in his bookstore home in order to prevent further accidents, his friends help him feel more comfortable while also allowing him to enjoy his life. A lively score and talented narration by Nick Podehl, featuring different voice pitches for different characters, truly brings this lovely friendship tale to life. An upbeat animated adaptation about what it means to be a friend and be yourself. © Copyright 2019. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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PreS-Gr 2-Bartelby is an adorable sausage dog who lives in a bookstore. He loves his home, reading good books, and being taken for walks around town with his many friends. There's just has one not-so-little problem-he's too long. His front end is fine but his misguided backside has issues. Chaos and mayhem seem to follow wherever he and his faraway bottom go. His unsupervised tail end goes through wet cement and causes cars to crash. Bartelby is devastated when he realizes the source of the trouble is his own back end. His friends decide to work together to solve the problem. They come up with a clever solution to help their four legged companion when going for a walk. This is a charming book that is packed with humor. Bartelby's head and tail are rarely on the same page to show the extreme length of his body. The author refers to Bartelby's back end in humorous ways. For example, "blundering backside" and "reckless rear" are terms the will amuse and delight children. The use of color in the illustrations is minimal. Readers' eyes are drawn to the main subjects that have a greater amount of color. It's difficult not to fall in love with Bartelby and his supportive friends. The story quietly stresses the importance of friendship and perseverance. VERDICT This is a sublimely silly book that children and dog lovers will enjoy reading again and again.-Barbara Spiri, Southborough Library, MA © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Bartelby is a wire-haired dachshund that resides in a bookstore, and he is living his best life. He has lots of books to read, and each morning his friends take him on a walk through town. But there is one small problem: Bartelby is uncommonly long. While he blissfully trots down the street, receiving the occasional head pat, he loses track of where his bottom is and it is usually creating a bit of chaos. Patton's artwork capitalizes on Bartelby's obliviousness, often showing only his front half on one peaceful spread and his reckless rear moving through on the next, leaving car accidents and flailing people in its wake. One day, the disruption is so great that it gets Bartelby's attention, and he realizes he's behind the devastation. This story is pure charm and silliness. The illustrations mix collage with colored-pencil scribbles and childlike drawings that little ones will appreciate, not to mention laugh along with. A sweet and creative resolution reaffirms Bartelby's self-worth and the benefit of having good friends to lend a helping hand.--Smith, Julia Copyright 2017 Booklist