Where Do Dingoes Come From?

By:  Bascom and Tracy Bradshaw

Pizza Boy Publishing, Inc. - 2008

ISBN:  978-1-60145-511-6

Reviewed by Claudia Pemberton 

“Where Do Dingoes Come From?” is an enjoyable children’s storybook.  It tells the tale of “Dingo the dog … a fictional story about a real dog.”

The storybook is a literary component of the Dingo the Dog Project.  The project offers support to local animal shelters, and is a clever voice to promote pet adoption from these shelters.  It also strives to educate children on the proper care of pets. 

The storybook itself centers on a child’s persistent request to hear her mother recite the story of where dingoes come from, specifically her own dog, Dingo.  The mother complies and relays the story of how she used to care for Dingo when he lived in a special home for dogs, until one day she decided to bring him home.

The story is told in words that a child will comprehend and enjoy, plus it will touch on their emotions as they hear about Dingo’s loneliness and desire to be loved and cared for.

The vibrant illustrations are very appropriate for the age level of the content, and add even more  enjoyment to the reading experience.       

This is a charming story with a very important message.  I will definitely read this to the wee ones in my life.