Tucker: Little Dog Lost & Found

In this lost-and-found story, illustrated entirely in photos, debut author Sit introduces readers to a wire-haired Jack Russell terrier who's eager for adventure. After assembling a versatile travel wardrobe ("What if a cool rock band asked me to join? Just in case, I packed my favorite hoodie"), Tucker hops a train and ends up at the beach. Remorse quickly sets in (the despondent Tucker recalls how he was welcomed into his human Papa's home as a puppy, and even charmed the family cat), but in short order the pooch is found by a family friend and reunited with his grateful Papa. While many of the images are cute on an individual basis, they start blending together as the story moves through its predictable arc. It doesn't help that Sit is a very literal writer. "My adventure today was tons of fun," Tucker tells readers. "But when it's all been said and done, near family and friends is the place to be. And there's nothing more fun that just being me." If that's Tucker's idea of gaining self-awareness, maybe he's better off sticking to "Woof." Ages 4–7. (Apr.)