Chunky Dog — Emily Bolam

The newest in Barron's appealing series of Chunky books are four friendly animals with rolling button eyes on faces that extend from their front covers. The books have simple, cheerfully illustrated stories inside to entertain toddlers. The extra heavy board pages are solid enough so that when the book is closed, the animal can stand up on its own. Rover is the family's much-loved pet, but sometimes he is mischievous.