Rhymes with Doug

The premise is inventive and the execution is polished — a talking parrot whose rhymes come literally true is a natural engine for both comedy and phonics learning. Thompson's animation background makes the illustrations genuinely expressive, and the book's read-aloud energy is strong. The character depth is thin and the chaos can feel one-note, but for what it is — a funny, word-loving picture book that builds phonological awareness — it works.