Dudley Top Dog

Unlike the dogs winning medals at the dog show on TV, Dudley knows he is not handsome, pretty, tall or smart. Feeling despondent, he decides to transform himself into a dog of which his family will be proud. We follow his progress in the pastel illustrations as he uses hairspray, paints, and high heeled shoes to better his appearance. 'Handsome, pretty, tall and SMART,' he thinks. But next morning he gets into a real pickle, collapsing at his family's feet. His family squeal with laughter before telling him he is the most amazing dog, deserving the biggest trophy ever. This story is useful for discussing different qualities and the fact that who we are is more important than how we look.