Oi Dog!

What do our readers think of Oi Dog!? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the funny rhymes, bright animals and chance to guess what each creature will sit on, and they often giggle as the silly pairings grow. Some children find the tongue-twisting verses tricky to say or miss a joke at first, but they still enjoy joining in and hearing the story again.

What does the Pageticker team say about Oi Dog!?

We love the lively rhymes, bold illustrations and wonderfully silly animal pairings in this playful picture book. Frog’s challenge to the old rules gives young children plenty to laugh about while opening up conversations about fairness, change and who gets to make the rules. It is especially well suited to shared reading, though some of the tongue-twisting rhymes may need a few attempts!

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What is Oi Dog! about?

Cat insists on following the rules: cats sit on mats, dogs sit on frogs, and everyone has their special spot. But Frog has had enough and decides it’s time for a change! Chaos follows as animals swap their seats in hilarious ways... will Cat really sit on gnats? Find out where everyone ends up in this funny, rhyming story full of surprises and giggles.

About the author

Kes Gray is a much-loved British author who writes funny and imaginative books for children. He is best known for the 'Oi Frog!' and 'Daisy' series. Kes loves making children laugh with his clever wordplay and silly stories. His books are perfect for anyone who enjoys a good giggle and a brilliant adventure.

Discussion ideas around Oi Dog!

Changing the rules: Why does Frog want to change the seating rules, and what might make a rule feel fair or unfair?

Silly rhymes: Which animal and seating place make you laugh most, and what new rhyming pair could you invent?

Cat’s behaviour: What do Cat’s actions show about how Cat feels about rules and change?

Finding your place: If you could choose a special place for each animal to sit, where would you put them and why?

Sharing decisions: How could the animals work together to decide where everyone should sit?