Excellent Ed

By Stacy McAnulty, Julia Sarcone-Roach (Illustrator)

A dog seeks his unique excellence in a family where everyone shines.

4.0/5 Goodreads · 870 ratings

32 pages· 577 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Ed, the lovable mutt, feels overshadowed by his exceptional family. Determined to prove his worth, he embarks on a quest to find his own excellence. But each attempt leaves him outdone by a family member. As Ed's anxiety grows, he wonders if he'll ever truly belong. This heartwarming tale explores sibling rivalry and self-esteem, reminding us that everyone has their own special talents and is loved just as they are. Will Ed discover his unique gift and find his place in the family?

From the publisher

Dog lovers will adore this imperfect yet endearing mutt and his quest for excellence! Everyone in the Ellis family is excellent–except Ed. Ed wonders if this is why he isn’t allowed to eat at the table or sit on the couch with the other children. So he’s determined to find his own thing to be excellent at–only to be (inadvertently) outdone by a family member every time. Now Ed is really nervous–what if he’s not excellent enough to belong in this family? This funny and endearing story offers a subtle look at sibling rivalry and self esteem, and will reassure kids that everyone is excellent at something, and that your family loves you, just as you are. Praise for Excellent Ed: Winner of an Ezra Jack Keats New Author Honor Award! “A dog lover’s delight.” —School Library Journal “In Julia Sarcone-Roach’s joyful, expressive paintings, we see Ed pondering how to demonstrate excellence. The answer is excellent, and entirely endearing.” —The Wall Street Journal “A warm, welcome reminder that everyone is excellent at something.” —Kirkus Reviews starred review “In a word? Excellent.” —The Horn Book starred review