Caldecott Medal
This Caldecott Medal winner turns safety lessons into pure joy. When Officer Buckle teams up with Gloria, a scene-stealing police dog, nobody can stop laughing—or learning. Packed with visual humor and heart, it’s a brilliant celebration of friendship and teamwork that kids beg to hear again and again.
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This Caldecott Medal winner is a joyful celebration of friendship, teamwork, and the power of being yourself—wrapped up in one of the funniest picture books you’ll ever read.
Officer Buckle knows more about safety than anyone in the town of Napville. He’s got tips for every situation, from “Never stand on a swivel chair” to “Always wipe up spills BEFORE someone slips.” The only problem? Nobody listens. His safety speeches are met with yawns, fidgets, and the occasional snore.
Everything changes when the Napville Police Department adopts Gloria, a police dog with serious stage presence. Unbeknownst to Officer Buckle, Gloria has been performing hilarious demonstrations behind his back—acting out every safety tip with wild enthusiasm. Suddenly, everyone wants to hear Officer Buckle speak. “And please,” they say, “bring along that police dog.”
But when Officer Buckle discovers he’s been upstaged, he’s crushed. Can this unlikely pair overcome their misunderstanding and work together again? Or is Napville about to have its worst accident ever?
Peggy Rathmann’s vibrant illustrations are packed with visual humor and clever details that reward multiple readings. Young readers will delight in spotting Gloria’s antics on every page, while the heartwarming message about friendship and collaboration resonates with readers of all ages. Perfect for story time, classroom discussions about teamwork, or anyone who needs a good laugh. Safety Tip #101: Don’t miss this one.
Rathmann's art is bold, bright, and full of amusing details that add to the text.
Rathmann's boldly colored, cartoon-style illustrations are the perfect foil for her understated text.
A top-notch read-aloud, guaranteed to generate laughs and discussion.
Rathmann's inventive, high-energy illustrations are perfect for the story.
| Weight | 0.86 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 8.94 × 0.33 × 11.25 in |
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| Subject | Animals, Dogs, Friendship, Humorous Stories, Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes |
| Accolade |
12 Perkins Cove Rd,
Ogunquit, ME 03907
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