The Dog Who Watched TV (Creature Teachers - early readers Book 4) by Rob Horlock

This charming animal story introduces Jasper, a curious canine who loves watching television but becomes puzzled when he can't understand why the dogs on screen don't notice him barking. Young readers will delight in following Jasper's journey as he tries to solve this everyday mystery, while naturally expanding their vocabulary through the engaging narrative. The story cleverly taps into children's fascination with how animals perceive our human world, making it an excellent conversation starter about animal behavior. This educational adventure combines familiar home life with gentle humor that will resonate with both emerging readers and younger children during read-aloud time.

As part of the Creature Teachers series, this book maintains its focus on vocabulary building without heavy-handed lessons, allowing the natural story flow to introduce new words in context. Children who enjoy stories about pets and their amusing antics will particularly connect with Jasper's relatable confusion about technology. The traditional storytelling approach provides a comforting reading experience that emphasizes language development through entertainment rather than instruction. Parents seeking quality picture books that stimulate curiosity while building early literacy skills will find this television-watching dog's adventure both meaningful and memorable.