Officer Buckle and Gloria

By Peggy Rathmann

Discover safety tips amidst delightful chaos and laughter.

5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 30,091 ratings

40 pages· 682 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Join Gloria in a whimsical world where everyday mishaps turn into hilarious adventures. With unexpected mayhem lurking, she navigates through a series of safety tips that promise giggles and lessons. Will Gloria manage to keep things under control, or will chaos reign supreme? Dive into this charming tale filled with humor and heart, where each page offers a new surprise and a valuable lesson.

From the publisher

“Besides the beguiling story, the affable illustrations of the smiling Gloria, the accidental mayhem in the background, and the myriad safety tips – such as ‘always pull the toothpick out of your sandwich’ and ‘never lick a stop sign in the winter’ – add to the enjoyment. A glorious picture book.” – The Horn Book” Rathmann is a quick rising star in the world of children’s books. In this book, she again shows her flair for creating real characters, dramatic situations and for knowing what will make young audiences giggle and think.” – Children’s Book Review Magazine” Rathmann brings a lighter-than-air comic touch to this outstanding, solid-as-a-brick picture book.” – Publisher’s Weekly “A five-star performance.” – School Library Journal

Awards

Caldecott Medal (1996)

At a glance

Format
Pages: 40
Words: 682
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 570L

Themes & topics

Books about dogs Books about teamwork Books about school Books about police, sheriffs, and law enforcement Books about safety

What readers & critics say

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“It has been easily more than a decade since I read this book aloud and yet whenever someone brings up the book Officer Buckle and Gloria, I immediately think, "Always stick with your buddy." Officer Buckle is a roundish, straightish, serious police officer who makes a career of giving school presentations on safety tips. Once Gloria, a precocious and animated K-9, becomes his partner, their presentations get really entertaining. While the tips themselves are a little droll in their obviousness, Gloria's charades and Peggy Rathman's imaginative illustrations will have them laughing in the aisles. Officer Buckle and Gloria are much better together than singly; they learn how important it is to stick together.”

Grammy

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