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Description
This text contains stories about how a King and Queen trick a troll to get back their son, an old woman and a man helping her get to town, a bull, Bashful, the playful bulldog, and the dog catcher.
Quick Summary
"Bulls and Bulldogs" strings together a handful of short, lively stories that feel like a mix of fairy-tale rescue and animal antics. In one tale a King and Queen outsmart a mischievous troll to get their son back, while another follows a kind old woman helped by a friendly man on her journey to town, and then the book rolls into the antics of Bashful the bull and a playful bulldog who keeps running afoul of the dog catcher. The language is simple enough for early readers but the silly twists and animal characters keep the pages turning, making it a good choice for kids who like humor with a dash of adventure. If your child enjoys stories where animals get into playful trouble and a little fairy-tale magic saves the day, this quick read will probably hit the spot. Parents will appreciate that the tension is mild just enough to keep kids on their toes without being scary. It's reminiscent of early reader books like "Frog and Toad Are Friends" in its mix of humor and heart, but with more animal mischief.