David Hillman

Berkley is a Basset Hound who has an unusually big nose. His oversized honker often gets him in trouble wherever he goes. He’s fond of garbage cans, skunks and honey – the last causing him a great deal of pain when a hoard of angry bees chases him off. But his favorite of all is sniffing Jeremy’s stinky socks. Berkley’s sniffer finally comes in handy one day when Jeremy’s friend Becky needs an important favor. Berkley saves the day!

This is an adorable story. Somehow, it reminded me slightly of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, but maybe that was just me spinning the story in my mind. In any event, Berkley, A Nose Tale works well. It’s cute, funny and teaches children a charming lesson.… (more)

Berkley is just your average pup making his way through life by the power of his nose...this is, his nose is MUCH MORE POWERFUL than your average four-legged friend! Maybe it's his pedigree (basset hound and beagle), maybe it's his paw-sonal preferences (stinky sock smell being his ALL TIME FAVORITE!), or maybe it's simply who he was meant to be. Whatever the reason, Berkley's powerful sniffer took him many places and got him in all sorts of rubs too....until one day, the power of his sniffer is the only thing standing between Becky and her little heart breaking due to Mimi (her kitty) being lost! Jeremy (Berkley's human friend/owner) knows just what to do and in no time flat, Berkley is on the case....

With full page illustrations that will capture the eye, this charming Picture Book will have Berkley wiggling his four-legged self into the hearts of readers young and old. Who hasn't regretted sticking their nose in where it may not necessarily belong...but some lessons are harder to learn and sometimes the need found in the nosing is greater than the need to keep to ones self. A great pick for fur baby fans of all ages.


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