Little White Dogs can't Jump by Brice Whatley

'Little White Dogs Can't Jump' written by Bruce Whatley and Illustrated by Rosie Smith.

'Little Dogs Can't Jump' is a children's literature book. The pictures are the main focus of the book with the illustrations being the real feature that brings the book to life. The Illustrator Rosie Smith has drawn the pictures by hand which contributes to the expression and detail within the pictures.

The narrative structure begins with an exposition/orientation where the main character of the book being ‘Bruce’ (the dog) is introduced. The complication soon arises where it’s noted that Bruce the little white dog cannot get into his owners car. A series of events then occurs which focuses on engaging and entertaining the reader, where the child of the family devises a series of ingenious ways to get Bruce into the car. This is the central focus of the book and reveals the importance of trying to resolve the complication by building suspense. Then finally the resolution in conjunction with the climax entails the mother of the family solving the problem.

With these hilarious pictures along with the literature, the book has a comical approach to a dog who cannot get into his owner car. Primary students would love listening to this book being read to them.