Hector Protector

by Tracey Campbell Pearson

Book Overview

Nursery rhymes that toddlers will relate to Hector Protector was dressed all in green; Hector Protector was sent to the Queen . . . Hector is an obliging dog who lets his toddler friend clothe him in jacket, scarf, and sock. On the boy and dog's visiting rounds, however, the Queen (mom) and King (dad) are not terribly receptive when Hector jumps all over them. "So Hector Protector was sent back again" - for a nap with his friend on the floor.

• Format: Board book
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0374308608
• ISBN13: 9780374308605
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
• Length: 14 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.3" x 5.9"
• Age Range: 1 to 4 years
• Grade Range: Preschool

Customer Reviews

Hector is a pleasure...

For lovers of Bernese Mt. Dogs and very small children, "Hector Protector" is a wonderful introduction of this formidible looking dog to small tots. This book illustrates the wonderful temperament of the breed as well as the trouble it can get into because of its loving nature and large size! My grandson immediately imagined the 'Queen' to be Grandma and the man on the sofa to be 'Grandpa'. My grandson frequently brings me the book to read to him and at 15 months is now repeating some of the simple verses. I do wish I had a Bernie for him to cuddle with....