Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann. 1995.

One of my children’s favorite books, though a little long for a bedtime read-aloud. It’s the story of Officer Buckle and his police dog, Gloria, who is (unbeknownst to Buckle) full of hysterical antics. Rathmann uses repetition of words and phrases, develops a strong plot, and gives childlike qualities to an adult character. The illustrations provide dramatic irony moving well beyond the text. Deserving of the Caldecott!

Am I the only one who thinks this could make a great kid's movie? Am I?