Four dogs are on a mission to solve one problem after another: Sully, Baz, Dash, and Phoebe. In Phil Weiss’s Think Like the D-Squad, these four dogs have their roles and their talents. Sully is the observant one who notices things others miss, but he keeps something to himself. Baz thinks out loud, isn't shy about voicing his opinions, and blames the raccoon. Dash likes to check things out before making an assumption; he wants to see the proof. Phoebe is the one who questions, voicing concerns that no one else thought about, already aware of what may or may not be the case. Together, these four dogs, the D-Squad, make an invincible team, and a rather quirky one, too.

Phil Weiss’s chapter book, Think Like the D-Squad: Notice. Test. Wonder. Zoom Out, has more to it than just a compelling story. Told in big print with lots of spacing and short chapters, the book, though long, is actually a fast and easy read. And, with Dash being the narrator, the story is bound to attract even the most reluctant reader. On top of that, there is lots of support material: a glossary, discussion questions, an actual case file, and sources. And it’s funny: eighteen chapters' worth of good, wholesome humor, with a final chapter that sums up the four quirky members of the D-Squad. This is a great resource to help young readers work out problems, generate solutions, check out their sources, be resilient enough to change their opinions when the evidence points elsewhere, and to disagree without fighting. A good resource and a fun read.

Think Like the D-Squad by Phil Weiss is a fun, thought-provoking, and adventurous book for children. The D-Squad is ready for even more adventures. Dash and the gang -- Sully, Baz, and Phoebe -- investigate different everyday mysteries. Narrated by Dash, the dogs face multiple situations, including who ate the bird food, water disappearing from the water bowl, and many more. With so much to uncover, are you ready to dive in and learn from these adorable pups? Then pick up a copy and let the fun begin.

Think Like the D-Squad by Phil Weiss is an incredible book, jam-packed with adventure. From the moment you open it, you learn how it works, along with multiple learning opportunities and prompts to help parents guide their children through it. It certainly made me think harder about everyday things, and I learned a lot from it. This means it will be useful for both adults and children, which is a win-win, in my opinion. The writing is simple and effective, making it easy for children to understand. And if all of that wasn’t enough, there are also some adorable illustrations by Philip Buen. These help bring the D-Squad to life and add extra enjoyment while reading. This book is a lovely experience, so if you are looking for your child’s next read, or are a homeschooling parent, the search is over; you’ve found the perfect book here. Keep up the great work, Phil; this truly is an educational masterpiece.

In Phil Weiss’s Think Like the D-Squad, four dogs teach young readers how to approach problems through a method built around noticing, wondering, testing, and stepping back to reconsider the question. Dash narrates as each member of the group demonstrates one part of that process through situations that require them to look closely at what is happening before deciding what it means. Running through the book is Dash’s investigation into a change in Sully, the dog known for collecting small objects and showing every discovery to his friends. When Sully’s collection by the fence suddenly stops growing, Dash begins keeping track of what he sees. Each new clue gives the dogs another opportunity to use their thinking method as Dash works toward understanding what has changed.

Phil Weiss’s Think Like the D-Squad is an excellent children’s self-help book, and I love how naturally the teaching can move from a child reading alone into a conversation with an adult or a class. Beat Baz is a perfect example, asking two people to generate ten solutions before each person looks for the usable seed inside the other’s wildest suggestion. I also loved Phoebe’s Five Minutes, where a child stays quiet during a group conversation long enough to hear what people have committed to and notice what nobody has said. Exercises like these give parents something concrete to discuss after the lesson, with teachers able to turn the same activity into classroom practice that keeps the child-facing tone intact. Well written and genuinely useful, families and educators looking to develop stronger thinking habits in children will adore this.

Think Like the D-Squad by Phil Weiss is a children's novel that teaches critical thinking through funny dog stories. The plot follows four dogs called Dash, Sully, Baz, and Phoebe. Dash tells the story. Sully always notices things nobody else does, and he loves showing off everything he finds. But then he suddenly stops. Nobody knows why, and they wonder what could have stopped him. Baz thinks a raccoon is to blame, but Dash wants proof before he believes anything. Phoebe is quiet, but she already knows. As the dogs work on their own small cases, the clues about Sully keep piling up. What is Sully hiding? Who is right? Can the D-Squad figure it out before something happens?

Author Phil Weiss created a fun, clever, and very well-written book where the dogs teach the lessons. I absolutely loved Phoebe. She stays quiet and sees what everyone else misses. Sully was hilarious too, especially when he was loud and totally wrong about things. I loved his dramatic retellings and enjoyed how the others reacted to him. Together they teach four skills: Notice, Wonder, Test, and Zoom Out. Each chapter covers a skill, like finding the real problem or changing your mind when the evidence changes. The chapters are short and easy to follow, which is essential for novels for children. I liked the dares at the end of each chapter and the science boxes that connect the ideas to real research. The mystery about Sully kept me reading, and the ending was sweet. The glossary, discussion questions, and case file are great for teachers and parents to keep kids engaged as they learn something new with each chapter. The pace was fast, the characters were lovable, and I believe Think Like the D-Squad is perfect for young readers to learn that being wrong is okay because nobody’s perfect.