Why we'd hand it over
A visual slapstick romp about a dog obsessed with hot dogs — pure nonsense fun, zero plot, perfect for the 5–6 read-aloud crowd who just want to laugh at the pictures.
What parents said
I love it as much as my toddler. It really makes you FEEL the summer in NYC.
I remember running around the room gleefully when they announced it as the Caldecott winner at Youth Media Awards!