Roseann Woodka

Double Trouble with Dick and Jane Roseann Woodka

Double Trouble with Dick and Jane is the second of three children's books depicting the story of their lives. As in Precious Moments with Dick and Jane, Double Trouble consists of vignettes divided into five sections: Mommy, Grandma's House, The Ball, Jane, and Dick. Each of the vignettes describes the antics of these two mischievous "dogettes.'"No longer puppies but not quite adult dogs, I made up the term "dogettes." As you will see in this book, Dick and Jane look like mature dogs but behave like playful puppies. Just like human children, Dick and Jane love to be loved and love to give love. When dogs are in the house, there is enough love for everyone. Double Trouble ends with values that are demonstrated in the vignettes: safety, cooperation, obedience, helpfulness, learning, fun, and curiosity. While these are human values, it would be interesting to see if the reader and the children can identify which vignettes represent each value. Enjoy reading the second stage of life with Dick and Jane.