One great thing about this book is the way it teaches your child about opposites, another is how the book teaches your child critical thinking skills.Lines like "His doggie body was so long, he was here when he was gone" split over multiple illustrations help teach your child critical thinking skills as you ask: who, what, where, when, why and how."This is the story of Jimmy Dean, he was the longest dog youve ever seen. " -- This delightful children's tale leads you and your children into the imaginary world of Jimmy Dean: The Longest Dog You've Ever Seen. The colorful illustrations and carefully constructed prose encourage out of the box thinking and imagineering.