Move Over, Rover!
By Karen Beaumont
The Story
A dog named Rover hides from a rainstorm in his snug doghouse, but a soggy parade of animals squeezes in beside him one by one — until a skunk arrives and changes everything.
Why It's Special
For the kid who counts how many stuffed animals can pile onto one bed, this is a book about a squeeze that just keeps getting tighter.
- Big idea: Sharing space gets complicated when everyone wants in — and some guests are welcome, and some are definitely not.
- Vibes: Cozy, silly, and a little chaotic, with a punchline kids can smell coming.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy repetitive, cumulative stories
- love rhyming text that begs to be read aloud
- like to guess what happens next
- respond well to a satisfying, funny twist ending
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story recall: Can you remember all the animals that squeezed into Rover's doghouse?
- Prediction: What do you think happened when the skunk showed up?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Rover felt when his doghouse kept getting more crowded?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever had to share a small space with a lot of people or pets?
- Imagination: If you had a doghouse like Rover's, which animal would you want to let in first?
