Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher. ( )

A dog wakes up smelling a treat but is foiled when it's not for him. Will he ever get something tasty to eat?

This picture book is incredibly clever in using just one word ("treat") numerous times, with assorted punctuation and illustrated scenarios to indicate different uses of the word.

However, clever and enjoyable don't always end up being the same thing. I found this book not particularly interesting to read aloud, and the child I was reading it to (age 5, avid reader) wasn't particularly invested in it either. ( )

I love that dog. That is a good dog. Mary Sullivan really gets at the essence of dog/child relationships. Don't miss Ball by the same author.

Library copy ( )