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Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite
A Silly Dog Named Klaus by Terry E Gunn is a fun, bouncy story about a playful Schnauzer who gets up to all sorts of mischief. Klaus starts his day sneaking a paw into the strawberry jam, then chases his own tail until he's dizzy. From there, he's off running zoomies at the park, rolling in mud, sleeping the morning away, and even howling at the moon on a hilltop. He gets himself into all kinds of silly situations, from a run-in with a neighborhood cat to sneaking treats under the bed. Through it all, one question keeps popping up: what kind of dog is Klaus, really? You'll have to read along to find out.
This is a warm, giggly little book, and kids will love the silly names Klaus gives himself along the way, like "jelly dog," "dizzy dog," and "sneaky dog," which makes it a fun read-aloud where little ones can guess what kind of dog he'll be next. It's a lively, easy story to sit through more than once, and young readers won't get bored with Klaus's antics even after a few rereads. The story reminds kids that it's completely fine to have messy, silly, or even scared days, and none of that changes how much they're loved. Faith Bianca's illustrations are bright and cheerful throughout, but my favorite touch comes near the end, when the colors shift into soft, golden tones for that final quiet moment. It's a lovely book for dog-loving families, and it leaves you with a simple message: being loved just as you are is what matters most.