| Butt Ugly by Lynn Montgomery |
BUTT UGLY by Lynn Montgomery
Illustrated by: Terrie Redding
Release Date: 8/1/08
Publisher: ZuZu Petals Books
Pages: 32
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"
When you're born the runt of a litter, not to mention a little on
the greenish side, with a squished-up face and three straggly
hairs sticking out of your rump, it's no surprise that you're given
the name Butt Ugly.
It's also no surprise that the name makes you feel puny on the
inside, too.
Surrounded by twelve other brothers and sisters with great
names like Fang and Princess, you just know that when the time
comes to get an owner, you won't be pick of the litter.
And that makes you feel even more puny.
So when you find yourself squashed into a basket, covered up
with boxes and a scratchy blanket and dumped
unceremoniously on a stranger's porch, you're pretty sure
something bad is going to happen.
But what if the door is opened by a little boy wanting a puppy to
love? Can Butt Ugly turn into a Fred, a dog who feels loved,
wanted, and strong?
Lynn Montgomery writes a cute story with hidden meaning. No
matter how your outsides might look, it's what's on the inside
that matters - and all it takes to make you feel less puny is
someone with unwavering love and devotion.
Illustrated by: Terrie Redding
Release Date: 8/1/08
Publisher: ZuZu Petals Books
Pages: 32
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"
When you're born the runt of a litter, not to mention a little on
the greenish side, with a squished-up face and three straggly
hairs sticking out of your rump, it's no surprise that you're given
the name Butt Ugly.
It's also no surprise that the name makes you feel puny on the
inside, too.
Surrounded by twelve other brothers and sisters with great
names like Fang and Princess, you just know that when the time
comes to get an owner, you won't be pick of the litter.
And that makes you feel even more puny.
So when you find yourself squashed into a basket, covered up
with boxes and a scratchy blanket and dumped
unceremoniously on a stranger's porch, you're pretty sure
something bad is going to happen.
But what if the door is opened by a little boy wanting a puppy to
love? Can Butt Ugly turn into a Fred, a dog who feels loved,
wanted, and strong?
Lynn Montgomery writes a cute story with hidden meaning. No
matter how your outsides might look, it's what's on the inside
that matters - and all it takes to make you feel less puny is
someone with unwavering love and devotion.