Hate That Cat
Jack doesn’t like cats. Though much like poetry, the more Jack becomes familiar with cats, the more he grows to like them. This novel is a sequel to Sharon Creech’s Love That Dog and is a perfect addition to any poetry unit. Why use this book? Highlights the strong connections and relationships people have with animals, […]
Love That Dog
Jack doesn’t like poetry because, ‘Boys don’t write poetry. Girls do.’ Jack soon discovers that the more poetry he writes, the more he enjoys it – especially poems about his dog, Sky. This short novel is a perfect addition to any poetry unit. Why use this book? Highlights the strong connections and relationships people have […]
What Pet Should I Get?
There’s something about a Dr. Seuss book that is special. Maybe it’s the whimsical creatures, maybe it’s the rhyming pattern; whatever it might be, it’s undeniable that Dr. Seuss has written some of the most memorable children’s books ever. In 2013, years after he passed, his wife Audrey found a box containing materials for various […]
Norman, Speak!
Norman, Speak! is a story about a boy and his family who adopt a dog named Norman from their local animal shelter. After bringing Norman home and trying to teach him cues, they discover that Norman doesn’t respond to them, or even to his own name. One day, while playing at the park with another […]
Jasper’s Day
Jasper’s Day is a story about a golden retriever, Jasper, whose family is giving him one special day before putting him down. The story is told through the eyes of Riley, a young boy who knows his family is doing the right thing by not letting Jasper suffer any longer, but also knows that it […]